Melvin Franklin

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Melvin Franklin
Franklin at Kansas State University in 1971
Background information
Birth name	David Melvin English
Born	(1942-10-12)October 12, 1942 Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Died	February 23, 1995(1995-02-23) (aged 52) Los Angeles County, California, U.S.
Genres	R&B soul
Occupation	Singer
Years active	1958–1995
Formerly of	The Temptations

David Melvin English (October 12, 1942 – February 23, 1995) better known by the stage name Melvin Franklin or his nickname "Blue", was an American bass singer. Franklin was best known for his role as a founding member of Motown singing group The Temptations from 1960 to 1995.