Damon Harris

Quick Facts

Full Name	Damon Harris
Occupation	R&B Singer
Date Of Birth	Jul 17, 1950(1950-07-17)
Age	74
Date Of Death	2013-02-18
Birthplace	Baltimore
Country	United States
Birth City	Maryland
Horoscope	Cancer

Damon Harris Biography

Damon Harris is one of the most popular and richest R &B Singer who was born on July 17, 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Singer who is best known for his part in the legendary R&B Group The Temptations, whom he joined in the year 1971. The band’s chart-topping hit “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” that won three Grammys in 1972.

He and Dennis Edwards are both former members of The Temptations. and He and Dennis Edwards are both former members of The Temptations. are both former members of The Temptations.

As a teenager growing up in Baltimore, Maryland, Otis Harris Jr. was a major Temptations fan, and idolized in particular the group’s falsetto, Eddie Kendricks. Patterning himself after Kendricks, Harris and his friends John Quinton Simms, Charles Timmons (also known as Kareem Ali, who went on to perform with Glenn Leonard’s Temptations Revue), and Donald Knute Tighman, formed a Temptations-inspired vocal group during his high school years called The Young Tempts (“Tempts” being a nickname for the Temptations). The Young Tempts recorded covers of two 1966 Temptations’ songs, “I’ve Been Good to You” (a song originally recorded by The Miracles), and “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby,” for The Isley Brothers’ T-Neck Records in 1970. Motown Records filed an injunction against T-Neck because of the group’s name; the 45 was withdrawn and re-issued with the group credited as The Young Vandals, and reached #46 on the R&B charts.

Harris continued to perform with the Temptations for four years, providing Kendricks-esque lead vocals on hits such as “Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)” (1971), “Take a Look Around” (1972), the #1 pop hit “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” (1972, a three-time Grammy Award winner), the #1 R&B hit “Masterpiece” (1973), and “Plastic Man” (1973). He sang lead on “Love Woke Me Up This Morning” from the All Directions album (1972) and is featured prominently on The Temptations Live in Japan (1973). According to Otis Williams’s book The Temptations, Harris was fired from the group in 1975 because of inappropriate statements he made that affected the perception of the group in the eyes of the public.

There were children with the names Dominique Chris-Ann as well as Otis Robert III with Christina Combs who he got was married in the year 1976.

Damon Harris Net Worth

Damon Harris is one of the richest R &B Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Damon Harris 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was born in Baltimore and founded an Temptations tribute group known as The Young Tempts.

He created The Damon Harris Cancer Foundation after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Damon Harris (born Otis Robert Harris Jr., July 17, 1950 – February 18, 2013) was an American soul and R&B singer, most notable as a member of The Temptations from 1971 to 1975. Twenty years old when he joined the group, Harris was the youngest member of The Temptations during his tenure in the group. As a teenager Harris had formed a Temptations tribute band named The Young Tempts (a.k.a. The Young Vandals). The group had charted singles released on T-Neck Records, and later had a few minor hits under the name Impact. He also was instrumental in his former singing group partner, Billy Griffin, getting the opportunity to replace Smokey Robinson in The Miracles. Harris later founded, and became the CEO of, The Damon Harris Cancer Foundation dedicated to promoting the awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of prostate cancer.

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Who is Damon Harris Dating?

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On Saturday May 5, 2001 South Jersey radio host Tim Marshall organized the first Damon Harris Cancer Foundation Benefit Gala held in Mount Laurel NJ. Entertainers including Ms. Marilyn Marshall and The Delfonics paid tribute to Harris who was honored for his charitable works. Harris received a Proclamation from the New Jersey Legislature presented by State Senator Diane Allen. Harris was also a regular guest co-host on R&B Showcase Radio Show on WBZC FM in South Jersey.

Facts & Trivia

Damon Ranked on the list of most popular R &B Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Damon Harris celebrates birthday on July 17 of every year.

Harris died at a Baltimore hospice February 18, 2013 of prostate cancer. He was 62.

How old was Damon Harris?

62 years (1950–2013)

What did Melvin Franklin suffer from?

Franklin died of heart failure , a week after he was admitted to Cedars- Sinai Medical Center following a series of seizures, hospital spokesman Ron Wise said. “He sustained significant neurological damage, which was complicated by diabetes and other medical problems,″ Wise said.

Who was the most famous temptation?

The Temptations
Also known as| The Elgins, The Pirates
Origin| Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres| R&B soul funk psychedelic soul
Years active| 1960–present

Who replaced Eddie Kendricks in the Temptations?

This is the last album featuring Damon Harris , who replaced Eddie Kendricks. The 70’s decade reaffirms The Temptations’ place in history as entertainment giants. Near the end of the 70’s, the group leaves Motown and joins Atlantic Records.

Who was the youngest temptation?

Happy birthday to late Motown great, Otis “Damon” Harris of the Temptations! During his tenure with the group from 1971-1975, Harris was the youngest member at 21 years old.