Theo Peoples
Theo Peoples | |
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| Born | Theoplis Peoples III January 24, 1961 |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Known for | The Temptations, Four Tops |
Theo Peoples (born Theoplis Peoples III on January 24, 1961, in St. Louis, Missouri) is an American
Biography
His first recordings with the Temptations were released in the box set Emperors of Soul (1994) where he sang lead on "Givin' U The Best", "Elevator Eyes" and "Blueprint For Love". A music producer, Richard Perry, worked with the Temptations to make the album
Although he was replaced by Barrington "Bo" Henderson before the album's release, Peoples made significant contributions to the multi-platinum and Grammy Award nominated Phoenix Rising. He wrote and sang "This Is My Promise” and sang lead on the group's #1 hit "Stay.” Peoples has confirmed in subsequent interviews that he was fired from the Temptations due to having issues with drug addiction.[2] After being released from The Temptations and the release of Phoenix Rising, he released his solo debut Down Time in 2000.
In 1998, the Four Tops recruited former Temptations Theo Peoples to restore the group to a quartet. By the turn of the century, Levi Stubbs had become ill from cancer; Ronnie McNeir was recruited to fill the Lawrence Payton position and Theo Peoples stepped into Stubbs' shoes as lead singer.
References
- ^ "The Temptations - My Girl (1997)". Archived from the original on 2021-12-12.
- ^ Michaels, Lee. "THEO PEOPLES VISITS LEE MICHAELS & HEAVEN 600". Archived from the original on 2021-12-12.
External links
- Theo Peoples Official Website
- Theo Peoples discography at Discogs
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