Person · Male
Paul Williams
member of The Temptations
- From
- Birmingham, United States
- Active
- 1939–1973
- Releases
- 0
- soul
About
Paul Williams, Sr. (July 2, 1939 – August 17, 1973) was an American baritone singer. He was noted for being one of the founding members and the original lead singer of the Motown group the Temptations. Personal problems and failing health forced Williams to retire in 1971 and, aged 34, he was found dead two years later as the result of an apparent suicide.
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- MusicBrainz
- c8ffae67-e02b-4812-8879-b83c215d214e
- ISNI
- 0000000064907243
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.