Melvin Franklin

Melvin Franklin
Franklin at Kansas State University in 1971
Background information
Birth nameDavid Melvin English
Born(1942-10-12)October 12, 1942
Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
DiedFebruary 23, 1995(1995-02-23) (aged 52)
Los Angeles County, California, U.S.
Genres
OccupationSinger
Years active1958–1995
Formerly ofThe Temptations

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 1995.

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