Interview with Eddie Kendricks & Melvin Franklin during The Temptations Reunion Tour, 1982

At the Fisher Theatre in Detroit, Michigan. Channel 7 shared exclusive interview & rehearsal footage. Treasure! 💜💜

[@Darva-sl3jh]

Melvin was such a sweet person. You can tell. And his voice was one of a kind.

[@Frnk_3]

“Paul, he’s the only one missing.” That shit hit me like a mack track. I wish Paul had been there.

[@tedkay3750]

Melvin's voice ..that's a BASS!!

[@kenj280]

Thank you for this treasure!

[@scottbader-x1p]

Temptations Forever!!!! Melvin, Otis, Eddie, Paul, David, let's not forget Dennis .... Thanks for All the Great Music!!!

[@brendathompson2378]

And Ollie

[@glendatheartist]

And every single man that has put on the suit in honor since

[@scottbader-x1p]

@@glendatheartist Absolutely! I enjoy the Temptations music from the 60's and 70's.

[@patfoun9459]

Eddie really humble, she was fishing and no fish in water.

[@bennyadler5882]

Handled it like only an intelligent man could. That comment on Paul was precise and quick.

[@Breezy-pv1cu]

I said the same thing 🤣

[@JohnEdmond-i2l]

She's not a good interviewer the moment was too big for her

[@kissradio7575]

Yea I got that from her as well....basically asking the same question differently. The vibe was off

[@ronaldhardin8924]

I wish I had Melvin’s bass voice,so I could tell these bad ass kids to sit down 😂😂😂😂❤❤

[@glendatheartist]

😂😂😂. They couldn’t help but listen too! Lol

[@alicewilliamsgranberry6459]

Thats a good one You def need bass in your voice with those children Oh my goodness Far as the Temptations Im a fan for life this is the first time I saw this interveiw Melvin and Eddie both very well spoken ❤RIP both Eddie and Melvin ❤😢😢

[@withthesehands1]

"TRUCKIN' MAN" - EDDIE KENDRICK ... Great Man, Great Friend

[@petegilardi2593]

love this Eddie and Melvin got along great and had great chemistry.

[@balls_down_ya_throat456]

They actually said Eddie didn’t like Melvin cause he felt like the group didn’t need a bass singer.

[@vswinborne]

Love me some Eddie Kendrick He’s My Favorite ♥️♥️ Melvin has the best Bass Ever May they Both Rest In Eternal Peace ♥️🕊️♥️🕊️

[@odellclarkjr3522]

The greatest group ever.

[@glendatheartist]

I agreee

[@tedkay3750]

great interview !! and glad they got back together...i saw the reunion tour! it was awesome!!

[@Deayjay]

This Is Priceless!!! Thank you for sharing This historical footage!!

[@glendatheartist]

Glad you enjoyed it. We’ve been looking for it for years. It was my pleasure

[@jdholloway7860]

My idol growing up 👆

[@jeffreyconyers-z3r]

EK--Keep his answer short and simple.

[@ghanasoul]

Everyone involved needed this tour. Eddie, David, and the Temps needed this! It was a big deal. They should’ve done an HBO special or TV special with the reunion. Eddie wanted to stay in the group but Otis went back to the 5 man line-up when the tour dates were done.

[@marilynnhollis7170]

Too bad she didn’t prepare for that opportunity. She was weak. Love Eddie❤. What a voice!

[@bredmon]

awesome!!

[@bryannelson9257]

Melvin was Rick James uncle. And Rick produced standing on the top from that album

[@jeffreyconyers-z3r]

No clarification that they were true bloodline.

[@kingofchi1299]

They weren't blood related but for those Melvin considered as friend, he called them his cousin.

[@mykoniichistorychannel]

Melvin also said he was related to Richard Street.

[@petercallaway3376]

Eddie Kendricks has a deep voice for a falsetto singer. 😅🎤🎶

[@stephenlee3495]

This tour/reunion could’ve been so much bigger than it was. It started in 1982 and ended in 1982.

[@ghanasoul]

I think if David Ruffin was on point by showing up for all the shows, it would’ve been much more successful. Eddie, David and the Temps line at that time, needed this reunion show. Eddie and David’s solo careers fizzled out by this time, the Temps didn’t have a hit so this reunion show was a major boost for all their careers.

[@kissradio7575]

Glenda! Thank you for posting this! Awesome interview and we appreciate you! Im liking and subscribe!

[@glendatheartist]

Welcome!!

[@wornelljones7207]

Great!!!

[@carolynbratton7827]

Nice interviews. Always wanted to hear them speak. Eddie bery suave , Melvin kinda shy.

[@dannyboyd9462]

If That BASS Were Mine ??? $$$$ Every Day.

[@TheNeversonShow]

The interview lady respectfully wanted to experience Melvin’s Bass😅

[@glendatheartist]

I don’t blame her! His pure spirit is infectious! ❤️😂

[@jevan40]

IF THEY KNEW THAN, WHAT WE KNOW NOW..........

[@detjack24]

😮😮😮😮

[@sharonadams758]

Who is the interviewer? It looks like their sitting on the floor, am i right?

[@glendatheartist]

They are sitting on the floor of the Fisher Theatre. It aired on channel 7 abc news in Detroit in 1982, am not sure if the interviewers name. Perhaps will do some research and see if I can find out.

[@Darva-sl3jh]

The interviewer is mediocre, but Eddie is so handsome. And even his speaking voice draws you in.