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Born and raised in [[Los Angeles, California]], Bruce started singing in church at a young age. Williamson said the love for music began after experiencing jealousy with a cousin of his. Having sung gospel music for most of his life, he also began singing R&B music in local clubs. In 2006, Williamson first learned from [[The Temptations|Temptations]] vocalist [[Ron Tyson]] that he was a member of the group but said he was in denial of it until [[Otis Williams]] called him to confirm the music. Many of the group's fans learned of Williamson's entry after former member [[G.C. Cameron]] told a radio station. Williamson has been quoted as saying that he had done "more in six months of being a Temptation than many artists have done in a lifetime." Williamson appeared on the group's recent albums, ''[[Back to Front (The Temptations album)|Back to Front]]'' and Still Here, and has participated in many public events with The Temptations. Williamson is currently working on a gospel project with band BlackBerry Jam Worship band album and title Send the Rain. |
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Revision as of 22:44, 9 August 2011
Bruce Williamson (born April 7, 1964) is an American R&B and soul singer; currently a lead singer for The Temptations.[1]
Biography
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Bruce started singing in church at a young age. Williamson said the love for music began after experiencing jealousy with a cousin of his. Having sung gospel music for most of his life, he also began singing R&B music in local clubs. In 2006, Williamson first learned from Temptations vocalist Ron Tyson that he was a member of the group but said he was in denial of it until Otis Williams called him to confirm the music. Many of the group's fans learned of Williamson's entry after former member G.C. Cameron told a radio station. Williamson has been quoted as saying that he had done "more in six months of being a Temptation than many artists have done in a lifetime." Williamson appeared on the group's recent albums, Back to Front and Still Here, and has participated in many public events with The Temptations. Williamson is currently working on a gospel project with band BlackBerry Jam Worship band album and title Send the Rain.
References
- ^ "Temptations offer a rare treat". Mississauga.com. 31 October 2009. Retrieved 21 May 2010.