1945–1981
Biography · Music
Melvin Franklin
1942–1995
United States
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David Melvin English (October 12, 1942 – February 23, 1995), better known by the stage name Melvin Franklin or his nickname "Blue", was an American bass singer. Franklin was best known for his distinctive very deep voice and role as a founding member of Motown singing group The Temptations from 1961 to 1995.
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