The Temptations and Four Tops at the Fox Theatre
There’s something special about seeing Motown legends perform in their home city, and Saturday night at the Fox Theatre in Detroit was a perfect reminder of that magic. The Temptations and the Four Tops, two pillars of the Motown sound, brought decades of soul, harmony, and class to the stage, proving that timeless music never loses its shine. The packed crowd ranging from lifelong fans to younger generations discovering the sound their parents grew up on was locked in from the first note.
The Four Tops opened the night with smooth vocals and effortless chemistry, delivering hit after hit like “Baby I Need Your Loving” and “Reach Out I’ll Be There.” Even after all these years, their harmonies were tight, and the energy was genuine. They brought the kind of stage presence that can only come from decades of performing together polished but never stale.
Then came the Temptations, dressed sharp as ever and radiating Detroit pride. Their set was filled with classics like “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” and “Just My Imagination,” but the night reached another level when Smokey Robinson unexpectedly walked out on stage. The crowd erupted as he joined the group for a heartfelt performance of “My Girl,” a song he helped create and that still defines a generation. It was one of those rare, full circle Detroit moments history, legacy, and love all coming together under one roof. By the end of the night, everyone in the theatre was on their feet, singing along and celebrating the city that gave the world Motown.