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NOTE: Glenn Leonard’s Temptations Revue is in no way affiliated with the
actual Temptations. Glenn was a former member of the group from 1975-83.
Buyers, venues and agents are not permitted to book, advertise, promote,
or otherwise convey this show as anything other than what it is... a showcase
of this former member’s talents and those of his fellow vocalists. Glenn
acknowledges that Otis Williams, the only living original member of the
group, is still with the actual Temptations, who are still touring....
and are also available to be booked through Celebrity Direct Entertainment....
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BIOGRAPHIES
GLENN LEONARD: A
native of Washington, DC, Glenn successfully established 3 groups by the
time he was in his early 20’s: The Chancellors, The Instant Groove, and
The True Reflections. He was also a member of another popular and
successful recording group from Washington called The Unifics. He recorded
his first record with his first group, The Chancellors on Cap City Records.
He later would record with The True Reflection on Atlantic Records.
With the success
of his groups, Leonard soon would come to the attention of the world renowned
Tempts in 1975, who were looking for a new lead singer. Glenn had
a long, illustrious career as the first tenor and lead singer of the Tempts
from 1975-1983. He sang on 10 albums with them, and appeared on television
specials world-wide. Most noted for songs like, I’m on Fire; Go for
It, The Best of Both Worlds, Eyes, Ever Ready Love, and the Christmas classic,
Silent Night, from their esteemed Christmas album. One of Glenn's
most memorable moments with the group was when they did the “Reunion.”
Sharing the stage and recording with the likes of Eddie Kendricks, David
Ruffin, Dennis Edwards, Richard Street, Otis Williams and the greatest
bass singer to ever live, Melvin Franklin.
After leaving
The Tempts in 1984, he became a born again Christian. He entered
into full time ministry and was licensed in 1986. He became ordained and
received a doctorate degree in the early 90’s.
In 2002, Leonard
decided to reunite some of the great former members together, to share
the history and to give back to the fans. Over the years, some of this
all-star cast included former Temptations Damon Harris, Ali Woodson, Barrington
Henderson, GC Cameron, and the late Ray Davis and Harry Barry. As
a testament to the super talented supporting cast, Joe Herndon was hired
away from Glenn's group for a long run as The Temptations bass singer.
Mr. Leonard
has hand selected his current group, all with a long history with Glenn
and a variety of national recording groups. They've had amazing reviews
world-wide because of their vocal talent, showmanship on stage, and personalities
off-stage. Glenn Leonard currently resides in Washington, DC, and is a
2013 inductee into the R&B Music Hall of Fame!
SHELTON PRICE: Born Washington
DC, Price grew up singing in church on the junior and young adult choirs.
By Junior High School, Shelton was playing in the school band and singing
on various programs. By the time he was 15 years old he was singing with
the Message Band for high-end social events for the likes of Muhammad Ali,
Sugar Ray Leonard, and for various political events. At 23 years
old, he went on the road with the pop band The Satisfactions, and continued
singing and acting in several plays and musicals. Shelton would later join
national recording group Skip Mahoney and the Casuals, and first joined
Glenn Leonard's Temptations Revue in 2019. He is also an accomplished
solo artist paying tribute to Marvin Gaye, Frankie Beverly and other top
R&B vocalists.
KAREEM ALI: From
the Baltimore, MD area, Kareem has been a member of this group for
well over 20 years. Beginning his professional career at a young age, Ali
and Damon Harris, who is a former member of the Tempts, sang together in
a group called the Vandells. They recorded for T-Neck Records and were
produced by the Isley Brothers. Kareem and Damon went on to form a new
group called Impact, who would record for Atlantic Records and toured throughout
the United States and Europe. Kareem has a very keen eye and ear for music
production and is a renown choreographer while holding down several vocal
parts for Glenn Leonard's Temptations Revue.
Kareem lives
in the Baltimore, MD area.
ANDRE JACKSON: He is definitely
one of the most powerful vocalists to grace the stage today. André
has been singing since the age of 5 but he really began to “sang” as a
tenor in the Cardozo HS choir, his first group was named the Terrible Tenors,
his first song, “Always and Forever” by Heatwave. André went
off to college in Pennsylvania but would return home to the DC area.
André has been working in education since 1994. Most
of those years have been teaching children with special needs. André
was introduced to Pete Marshall, lead singer of “The Choice 4”, a legendary
group that hit it big in the 70’s out of Washington, DC. André can
proudly say that he was the last member of the Choice 4 and performed with
them for several years. André learned a lot from The Choice
4 and vowed to put it to use in his band, Sudden M Pac. A few years later
Pete Marshall would introduce André to Glenn Leonard, formerly of
The Temptations, and he has been with the group since.
MELVIN FRANKLIN, JR: The son
of the legendary Temptations bass singer, Melvin "Blue" Franklin, Melvin
Jr. began performing with Glenn Leonard's Temptations Revue in 2024, carrying
on the family legacy with his talented bass voice.
RON HASLEY - MUSIC DIRECTOR
Every great music group needs a great music director. Ron Hasley fits the
bill, playing piano and directing the band on each performance. Hasley
was the recipient of two NAACP Image Awards for “Best Musical Director”
for the productions of Mark Swinton’s "Ephraim's Song" in 2002 and ”The
Gospel Truth." Ron has served as Musical Director for the hit Broadway
musicals such as, "Your Arms Too Short To Box With God" with
Jennifer Holliday and Stephanie Mills; "Raisin" starring Peabo Bryson,
Lynette Hawkins, Jeffrey Osborne the 1997 National tour of "The Wiz"
with Grace Jones, Cee Cee Pennistion and Tony Terry, and excerpts of Les
Miserable, Dreamgirls, and Chorus Line. Ron also was the MD for The
Motown Review Show at the Las Vegas Tropicana Hotel with The Supremes,
The Originals, The Contours, Kim Weston and Martha Reeves and The Vandellas.
Mr. Hasley
calls Los Angeles, CA home.
GIVE US A CALL TODAY FOR BOOKING
INFO! 941.624.2254 Glenn's
Temptations Revue has recently performed throughout the U.S., FRANCE, GERMANY,
AUSTRALIA, DENMARK, THE MIDDLE EAST, BRAZIL and INDONESIA
GLENN LEONARD:
SHELTON PRICE:
KAREEM ALI:
ANDRE JACKSON:
RON HASLEY - MUSIC DIRECTOR