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The Temptations have thrilled audiencesfor more than 40 years, withsmooth vocals and distinct harmoniesthat defined the sound ofMotown, and dazzled the eye withstylish choreography. The Ramona BowlAmphitheatre will welcome The Temptations forone night only on Friday, June 30 at 7pm. Thegroup has been said to be as influential to R&Bas The Beatles are to rock and roll.“We’re thrilled to bring musicians of this caliberto the Ramona Bowl to kick off our 2006summer concert season. The Temptations are awonderful group that everyone knows andremembers, and this concert is the first of manyevents the Bowl will host this summer,” AlCordova of the Ramona Bowl Music Associationsaid. “We’re working hard to deliver fantasticperformances residents of the San Jacinto Valleycan enjoy close to home.”The Temptations have sold tens of millions ofalbums, released four number-one pop hit singles,and 14 number-one R&B hit singles.They’re still making music and touring. The▼ Theater and Arts‘Temptations’ are strong at Ramona BowlJune concert brings Motown favorite to the Inland Empiregroup began in Detroit during the early 1960s.More than forty years and many hits later, theTemptations are still going strong.It’s been an amazing musical success story. In1964, musical legend Smokey Robinson wroteand produced “The Way You Do the Things YouDo” for the Temptations, which thrust them intothe limelight and made them stars. Originalband members Otis Williams, David Ruffin,Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin and PaulWilliams then turned out a string of hits, including“My Girl,” “Too Proud to Beg,” and “I WishIt Would Rain.” Beyond hit records, the banddeveloped a reputation for stunning live performancesfeaturing smooth stepping dance movesand flawless presentation.A decade later, the Temptations evolved to amore serious style. Dennis Edwards replacedDavid Ruffin in the group, and the hits continuedwith “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” “Just MyImagination,” and “I Can’t Get Next to You.”Other singers joined the group, Richard Streetand Ali-Ollie Woodson, strengthening theirappeal. Even with personnel changes, theTemptations remained faithful to the soulful styleand amazing vocals that made them so popular.They continued recording and performingthrough the 1980s and ‘90s into the new millennium.They’ve continued releasing albums,including “For Lovers Only,” “Phoenix Rising,”“Ear Resistible,” and their latest, “Awesome,”released in 2001. The current Temptations lineupincludes Otis Williams, Terry Weeks, G.C.Cameron, Ron Tyson and Joe Herndon. Theirperformances continue to electrify fans of all ages,delivering a feast of music and showmanship.In addition to being a fantastic evening ofentertainment, the June 30 concert is also afundraising benefit for the Ramona Bowl MusicAssociation and The Ramona BowlAmphitheatre. “Special events like this enable usto continue bringing great entertainment to thearea,” Cordova said. “We really appreciate allwho contribute of their time and resources tosupport the Bowl and make our summer concertseries possible.”Presale tickets for this performance are $20,and tickets at the door are $25. For tickets ormore information, call 1-800-645-4465 or visitwww.RamonaBowl.com. RTICKETSON SALENOW!26June, 2006 INLAND ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW