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He began singing with Paul Williams in 1955 in Birmingham. They later moved to Cleveland, Ohio and then to Detroit, Michigan, where they formed The Primes. In 1961, they joined forces with members of The Distants and became The Temptations. Among the songs to which he lent his voice were " The Way You Do the Things You Do ," " Get Ready," and " Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me) ," his last song with the group.
Ten years later, in 1971, Kendricks left the group to embark on a solo career.
Kendricks died in 1992 of lung cancerLung cancer is a malignant tumour of the lungs. Most commonly it is bronchogenic carcinoma (about 90%). Lung cancer is the most lethal malignant tumour worldwide, causing up to 3 million deaths. Exposure to carcinogens, such as those present in tobacco sm.
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