Melvin Franklin
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 role as a founding member of Motown singing group The Temptations from 1960 to 1994.
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| Full name at birth | David Melvin English
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| Claim to fame | The Temptations
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| Date of birth | 12 October 1942
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| Place of birth | Montgomery, Alabama, USA
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| Date of death | 23 February 1995
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| Age | 52 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Los Angeles County, California, USA
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| Cause of death | Seizures, He Fell Into A Coma And Remained Unconscious Until His Death.
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| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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| Occupation | Singer
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Melvin Franklin is known for his role in the TV movie documentary Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (1998) as Himself (as The Temptations).
He is also known for his role in the TV mini series The Temptations (1998) as Self.
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