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Former Temptations Singer Ali-Ollie Woodson Dies
- Posted on Jun 1st 2010 7:45AM by Barnaby Smith
Ali-Ollie Woodson, once lead singer with the Temptations, has died at the age of 58 after succumbing to cancer. Woodson died on Sunday, May 30, in southern California having been diagnosed with leukemia in 2008.Woodson sung with the famed soul group in the 80s and 90s after replacing former Temptations frontman and friend Dennis Edwards. Woodson co-wrote, co-produced and sang the Temptations 1984 hit 'Treat Her Like a Lady.' He also sang other Temptations favourites such as 'Lady Soul' and 'Sail Away'.
Billy Wilson, president of the Motown Alumni Association told the Associated Press, "He had this swagger about himself, he was cool. He had a coolness about himself that was really very inviting.
"If we ever asked him to do anything, he never said, 'Well, it's going to cost you.' He'd always say, 'Yeah, let's go'. He was just a star performer. Wonderful person. Wonderful, wonderful person. He was very kind."
Woodson's last album with the Temptations was 1995's 'For Lovers Only,' although in 2002 he joined the band again for a tour of Japan after their then-frontman Barrington 'Bo' Henderson had visa troubles.
Woodson enjoyed a successful solo career and also made several film appearances. He is survived by his wife Juanita and his children.
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Marri Brock
God be with Juanita and family. We will miss Ali on our yearly cruises with his velvet voice and electric personality. I will cherish the video of us dancing while he perfomed MY Girl. R.I.P. Ali you will be missed.
June 05 2010 at 12:53 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Marie
WOW, what an incredible voice of worship has heaven recieved in the voice of Ali Woodson....God bless his family with loving memories.
June 04 2010 at 11:41 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
constance
My heart and my prayers goes out to the woodson family especially his wife and kids. His music, his voice just warmed my heart.We all love him but God loves him best. You are gone from down here on earth to have a place in Heaven where I know you will be a beautiful song bird, you will never be forgotten. God Bless
June 02 2010 at 8:24 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Geraldine [montgomery] Barker
I love the temtations and has always bough and enjoyed their music Geraldine Barker
June 01 2010 at 8:57 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Silver Fox
J. J. you don't know your music as well as you think. Ollie did ding Treat Her Like A Lady with the Temptations as well as a lead singer. Avoice that will be well missed
June 01 2010 at 8:44 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Brenda Malloy-Horn
I'd like to say, what difference does it make who the lead singer was or the dates that he was in The Temptations. He was a Temptation and now he is gone. Another good guy going home. My prayers are with his wife and children. May he rest in eternal peace.
Bren
Renee
LOL, you guys got me rolling over here as I read what tempatation sang what song, it doesnt matter who sang what, we know that Ali Ollie Woodson say many songs as a temptation, let us give our condolences to his family,,,,, if he didnt lead but 1 song for the group, he sang his best, also you can find him on a cd by the gospel group Rizen, awesome duet together ,
RIP , we will miss you ,
dn5lin
I really liked the Temptations i keep the cd Meet The Temptations in my ride boy what a good group they were back then. R.I.P my brother
June 01 2010 at 7:50 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
MsVinnieDee
Very often when a newcomer has to replace a long standing former lead singer, something gets lost in the change. But definitely not in this instance. Mr. Woodson came in and, without trying to sound like any of his predecessors, took hold of the group and brought them in a new direction. His voice was pure, soulful and moving. He will be sorely missed. May you rest in Heaven, and my condolences to your family.
June 01 2010 at 7:30 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Bruce Mitchell
Tall, Tan, Talented Too
When I was a young teen I wanted to be just like you.
This goes out to all Temptations. I was there diggin' your sound and impeccable moves from the very beginning.
Much love to Ali-Ollie Woodson. Thanks to his family for sharing him with us. Ali was the last bright shooting star in the Temptations Constellation. God bless him.
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