Theo Peoples (born Theoplis Peoples, III on January 24, 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri) is an American R&B and

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singer.

Biography

His first recordings with the Temptations were released in the box set ''Emperors of Soul'' (1994) where he sang lead on "Givin' U The Best", "Elevator Eyes" and "Blueprint For Love". A music producer, Richard Perry, worked with the Temptations to make the album '' For Lovers Only'' (1995) and included the song " Night and Day", on which Peoples sang lead vocals. The track was later featured in the film ''

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left the Temptations in 1996 due to his battle with throat cancer, Peoples assumed the role of lead second tenor/baritone for the group. Although he was replaced by

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before the album's release, Peoples made significant contributions to the multi-platinum and Grammy Award nominated '' Phoenix Rising''. He wrote and sang "This Is My Promise” and sang lead on the group's #1 hit "Stay.” Peoples has confirmed in subsequent interviews that he was fired from the Temptations due to having issues with drug addiction. After being released from The Temptations and the release of ''Phoenix Rising'', he released his solo debut ''Down Time'' in 2000. In 1998, the Four Tops recruited former Temptations Theo Peoples to restore the group to a quartet. By the turn of the century, Levi Stubbs had become ill from cancer; Ronnie McNeir was recruited to fill the Lawrence Payton position and Theo Peoples stepped into Stubbs' shoes as lead singer.

References

External links

Theo Peoples Official Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Peoples, Theo Living people American soul musicians The Temptations members Four Tops members 1961 births Musicians from St. Louis