Soul singer, songwriter, 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

Born on 12.10.1942 in Montgomery, Alabama

Died on 23.02.1995. He was suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes.