R.I.P. Ali Woodson
Source: http://www.aliolliewoodson.com
Ali-Ollie Woodson, former frontman for the legendary Temptations throughout the 80′s and 90′s, has passed away at the age of 58. He had been reportedly battling leukemia since 2008. He was best known for co-writing and co-producing their 1984 hit single “Treat Her Like A Lady”. His most recent release was in 2001 with his solo album, “Right Here All Along“. He is survived by his wife Juanita. See how he’s being remembered around the web after the break.
Yet another great loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Woodson, Motown and Temptations family.
Ollie was Godfather, uncle, and ‘pop-pop’ to many of us. I saw his set last summer- incredible soul singer.. I’ll miss him. 
lalah hathaway
lalahhathaway
@lalahhathaway His voice was magical. I have always been mesmerized by his singing on Soul to Soul. That voice had LOTS of soul!
rolandsmartin
rolandsmartin
“Ali Woodson was one of the few Iconic Soul-Singers left from the Motown Era that could STILL sell out a crowd, light up a party, & make the women scream! Ali & I have loved, fought, flew & cruised these United States together. His raspy but golden tones will be missed but his music, acting & friendship will last in my heart 4-ever.” — Luenell (Comedienne/actress)
My heart aches deeply at th loss of my dear friend and brother, Ali “Ollie” Woodson. I will miss you dearly..esp u calling me K-Dawg. Luv u
Karen M. Lowe
KarenMLowe
@rolandsmartin Ali collapsed after his performance in Vegas, has been on life support. Officially went on 2 b with th Lord early this morninKaren M. Lowe
KarenMLowe
“He had this swagger about himself. He was cool. He had a coolness about himself that was really very inviting,” …. Woodson was “always a gentleman and always polite and kind to everybody. If we ever asked him to do anything, he never said, ‘well, it’s going to cost you.’ He’d always say, ‘yeah, let’s go,’”…..
“He was just a star performer. Wonderful person. Wonderful, wonderful person. He was very kind.”
- Motown Alumni Association President Billy Wilson
My heart hurts :( R.I.P My mentor and Friend Ali Wood (former member of The Temptations) Love you brother.
Ricky Bell
MrRickyBell
This is my man. Ollie Woodson,a former member of the Temptations, who died today
http://www.urbannetwork.com/cms/index.php?news=2042sinbad
sinbadbad
Great personal recollections from Bob Davis and Marcia Parks via Soul Patrol.
Tags: Ali Ollie Woodson, Bob Davis, Distant Lover, Lalah Hathaway, Marcia Parks, Motown, Motown Alumni Association, Soul to Soul, Soul-Patrol, The Temptations, Treat Her Like A Lady
May 31st, 2010 at 10:53 pm
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