Post by superman on Jun 23, 2013 7:22:51 GMT -5
A Day in the life was released years before the death of another Paul. A Paul who was known as the "heart" of the Temptations. He was the group's original lead singer who found himself blindsided when the group's new "light" (David Ruffin) basically took his place as the group's soulful front-man. Eventually Paul, because of health issues, was forced to retire from the group, and a couple of years later he allegedly ended his life by shooting himself in the head inside his car.
"Paul Williams (July 2, 1939 – August 17, 1973) was an American baritone singer and choreographer. Williams was noted for being one of the founding members and original lead singer of the Motown group The Temptations. Williams was a member of The Temptations during the "Classic Five" period. Personal problems and failing health forced Williams to retire in 1971. He was found dead two years later as the result of an apparent suicide."
The events of Paul's tragic death was recreated for "The Temptations" mini-series...
"The circumstances surrounding Williams' death caused the Williams family to suspect that some form of foul play was the actual cause of Williams' death. According to the coroner, Williams had used his right hand to shoot himself in the left side of his head. In addition, a bottle of alcohol was found near Williams' left side, as if he had dropped it while being shot. The gun used in the shooting was found to have fired two shots, only one of which had killed Williams. Williams' family has continued to investigate the circumstances of Williams' death to this date."
"Paul Williams (July 2, 1939 – August 17, 1973) was an American baritone singer and choreographer. Williams was noted for being one of the founding members and original lead singer of the Motown group The Temptations. Williams was a member of The Temptations during the "Classic Five" period. Personal problems and failing health forced Williams to retire in 1971. He was found dead two years later as the result of an apparent suicide."
The events of Paul's tragic death was recreated for "The Temptations" mini-series...
"The circumstances surrounding Williams' death caused the Williams family to suspect that some form of foul play was the actual cause of Williams' death. According to the coroner, Williams had used his right hand to shoot himself in the left side of his head. In addition, a bottle of alcohol was found near Williams' left side, as if he had dropped it while being shot. The gun used in the shooting was found to have fired two shots, only one of which had killed Williams. Williams' family has continued to investigate the circumstances of Williams' death to this date."