To the baddest singer to ever grace a stage, hold a microphone and totally slay a song Ali Woodson. Wood the world is sadden to know that you're no longer with us in body. Your passing has left me in a numb state of mind. There's so many memories running through my mind like the first time I saw you perform with the Tempts at Radio City Music Hall in NY, you becoming the first artists to sign with Voice Distributions, our visit to Ground Zero after 911, us shopping in Harlem for clothes, you calling me at the radio station making my dream of performing and singing The Temptations songs come true by joining the Emperors of Soul, the sound checks, the shows and so much more. Wood there's not a container large enough to hold the talent that God blessed you with. You were the deffinition of the word perfection. When you performed the fans got a great show, great singing and an ever lasting performance that stayed with them forever. Now you've gone to join your fellow Temptations Melvin, Paul, Eddie and David in heaven and I know those pearly gates are catching hell from the rush of angels running to see you guys perform. I'm going to continue taking my Love Zone listener to Ali Woodsonville, USA every chance I get by playing your music forever and keeping your spirit with me until we meet again. Thanks for your friendship.
Rest in peace my brother, rest in peace. Sunrise: September 12, 1951 Sunset: May 30, 2010
Our Ali Woodson Memorial Slide Show Submitted By His Fans, Family & Friends
One of the baddest soul-singing brother on planet earth! One of my top 2 Temptations song of all- time,(Treat her like a lady.) I sound just like him.
49 - June 2, 2010 11:59 pm
Name:
Patricia
City & State:
Bronx, NY
Message:
Imagine Ali singing with the angels what a choir, what a voice. I saw him two years ago and when he sang "Treat he like a lady" everyone was on their feet dancing. Imagine Ali doing the Temptation's walk in heaven, as he sings with the angles.
48 - June 2, 2010 11:52 pm
Name:
Lee
City & State:
Chattanooga, TN
Message:
Cuz,
Miss you forever! Singing in Heaven...!
Cuz Lee, B.B. and House
47 - June 2, 2010 11:34 pm
Name:
Michael Nelson
City & State:
Vallejo, California
Message:
Ali, thank you for teaching me what perfoming is all about. Thank you for welcoming me into your home on those Saturday mornings to rehearse. Thank you for taking me to places in the world that I may not have gone to if it weren't for you and The Emperors of Soul. Thank you for following your dream, answering your calling, and allowing yourself to be used by The Master. May you rest in peace and tear the house down in heaven.
46 - June 2, 2010 11:17 pm
Name:
Kevin
City & State:
Newbury Park
Message:
RIP AL my name is Kevin I will see you again and the other Temptations members when the Lord Returns
45 - June 2, 2010 10:08 pm
Name:
terry gengis
City & State:
goodyear, arizona
Message:
to one of the greats of our time, and i mean great, ali was very cordial at all times, always treated you like he knew you. when i first met ali, i was with claire jackson Ruffin, jimmy Ruffins ex. he knew claire very well and treated me like he knew me as one entertainer to another, thanks ali for all the great moments. Terry Gengis
44 - June 2, 2010 10:07 pm
Name:
terry gengis
City & State:
goodyear, arizona
Message:
to one of the greats of our time, and i mean great, ali was very cordial at all times, always treated you like he knew you. when i first met ali, i was with claire jackson Ruffin, jimmy Ruffins ex. he knew claire very well and treated my like he knew me as one entertainer to another, thanks ali for all the great moments. Terry Gengis
43 - June 2, 2010 10:06 pm
Name:
Patti Hagadorn
City & State:
ft. wayne, in
Message:
I was so blessed to have met you. What a wonderful, kind person.
42 - June 2, 2010 9:48 pm
Name:
Ricky LeBlanc
City & State:
Chicago, Illinois
Message:
Brother Ollie may you rest in peace!
41 - June 2, 2010 9:34 pm
Name:
Louis McKinney Sr
City & State:
Marietta, PA
Message:
Brother Ollie, I was HONORED and BLESSED to meet you when you performed with Dennis Edwards and his Tempts Review down in Chester, PA with my friends Special Blendz. I have treasured pictures of you that I will share with everyone on Maurices website, you were the very best. Rest In Peace, Lou
40 - June 2, 2010 9:06 pm
Name:
Satindoll
City & State:
California
Message:
Althougth we never met in person, it feels like u are a family member. You will be dearly missed, and your music forever. Since we share the same birthday and year, that's special to me. If I'm still here on this side at 60yrs. I'll have a memorial in your memory. We will be 60 together. as always my favorite TREAT HER LIKE A LADY
39 - June 2, 2010 9:03 pm
Name:
walter
City & State:
newnan ga
Message:
RIP .Your voice gave the world something to enjoy forever.I know I will miss you and you are in a much better place .May God continue to bless your family.
38 - June 2, 2010 9:01 pm
Name:
Bowlegged Lou
City & State:
Bklyn,NY
Message:
Here's to you,Ali Ollie Woodson,one of the most dynamic and versatile singers ever. I will always love u bro. Me and your daughter Justina was really tight. She told me great stories of you. Stay blessed up in heaven,Ali. Bowlegged Lou.
37 - June 2, 2010 8:49 pm
Name:
Tina Boles
City & State:
San Diego, CA
Message:
Oh Ali, I'll miss you so much. I know there's much harmonizing going on in heaven now. Thank you for all the wonderful memories and friendship. May your family find comfort in this time of need.
36 - June 2, 2010 8:14 pm
Name:
Adrienne
City & State:
Winnetka, Ca
Message:
I'm still in a numb state of mind on hearing of his passing. I had the pleasure of hearing him sing several times. Once at a private party,(his wife was also there)in a beautiful home up in the hills of Ca around a swimming pool. He did not need a group, background singers nor a band to sound off the chain. The man could blow. He was the baddest singer to ever grace a stage and he will be missed. I also saw him at Stevies in Encino Ca. several times. He would just drop in and sing to our delight. His family is in my prayers and I hope he is at peace. RIP Ollie Woodson, we love you!!!
35 - June 2, 2010 8:09 pm
Name:
Maxine
City & State:
Philadelphia, PA
Message:
I am honored to be blessed to have met you and had the opportunity to talk with you on a few occasions. You were one of the finest persons that any one could have ever meet. You will be missed greatly!!!
34 - June 2, 2010 7:41 pm
Name:
Jeremy Awori
City & State:
Boston, MA
Message:
R.I.P ALI WOODSON. TREATY HER LIKE A LADY WAS A KILLER AND STILL IS.
33 - June 2, 2010 7:04 pm
Name:
doug wayman
City & State:
southfield mi
Message:
Thanks Ali Heavenly shout out I give you now may you enjoy the presence of God and may God enjoy your praises forever.
32 - June 2, 2010 6:53 pm
Name:
Bobby
City & State:
owings mills,md
Message:
Ali when I heard of your passing,I was deeply saddend.I last saw you perform at the african american festival last year.In md,you will be missed RIP.
31 - June 2, 2010 6:15 pm
Name:
Felicia
City & State:
Pasadena, Ca
Message:
R.I.P. Ali....I am so grateful to have met you and been in your presence. You are a wonderful performer and a very welcoming person.You will definitely be missed with a passion.
30 - June 2, 2010 6:11 pm
Name:
BLUE MAGIC
City & State:
Flushing N.Y.
Message:
Ollie a man who gave the world all the love he had, with his voice. He was loved all over the world and he will be missed. Rest In Peace my Brother and Friend. We will meet again,...
29 - June 2, 2010 6:09 pm
Name:
Anne Coble
City & State:
Huntington Beach, CA
Message:
You are loved and will be missed terribly. Rest in Peace, Ali!!
28 - June 2, 2010 5:54 pm
Name:
Virginia Moore
City & State:
King of Prussia, Pa.
Message:
R.I.P. You will be missed.
27 - June 2, 2010 5:52 pm
Name:
Frederick Ricks
City & State:
Detroit Mi. 48227
Message:
It was a blast to listen to you croon, now you're making songs with the four baddest of the bad.
26 - June 2, 2010 5:00 pm
Name:
Jacquelyn
City & State:
Royersford, Pennsylvania
Message:
Rest in heavenly peace. How proud it is to have known you all.
25 - June 2, 2010 4:52 pm
Name:
Cheryl Gordon
City & State:
Indianpolis
Message:
Ali was a good friend of mine. He gave me a lot of great memories. I am devastated by his passing. But I know in my heart, he suffers no more. One day we will meet again. My sincere condolences to his wife Juanita, his children and family. I love you Ollie and I will miss you. Until we meet again....
24 - June 2, 2010 4:10 pm
Name:
Telisia Dodd
City & State:
Bowie, MD,
Message:
We will miss Ali, God has called you home , blow their mind in heaven with your voice.
23 - June 2, 2010 3:58 pm
Name:
Chef Greg'O
City & State:
Chicago,IL.
Message:
TREAT HER LIKE A LADY !!! Ali(Ollie) another Great TEMPTING TEMPTATION.You'll know a TEMPTATION when you hear one and ALI was ONE! R.I.P.
22 - June 2, 2010 3:54 pm
Name:
KEITH FRYE
City & State:
coconut creek, fl.
Message:
R.I.P. MY BRO.
21 - June 2, 2010 3:47 pm
Name:
MARVIn Craig
City & State:
Atlanta Ga
Message:
Rest In Peace : Thanks for the great memories & Music.....And Blessings to your family in this time of need..
20 - June 2, 2010 3:43 pm
Name:
Danita
City & State:
Chicago, Illinois
Message:
OMG!!! I was devastated at the news of Ali' death. When he became a temptation he knocked us out (the ladies) his voice mesmerized you and he ws just too sexy. Yes, I will truly miss him!!! RIP Ali - you are among a fine group of TEMPTATIONS!!! Your voice will live forever.
19 - June 2, 2010 3:37 pm
Name:
Maurice B. Dixon
City & State:
New York, NY
Message:
A true Soul Man! RIP - Ali Woodson!
18 - June 2, 2010 3:18 pm
Name:
Regina Draffin
City & State:
Oxon Hill, Md
Message:
May you RIP.. You and your talents will be greatly missed!!
17 - June 2, 2010 3:15 pm
Name:
carl ronald walls
City & State:
pittsburg ca.
Message:
in memory of olle woodson one of the last of his kind a powerhouse soul singer and artistic showman your great talent will be forever missed
16 - June 2, 2010 3:10 pm
Name:
Charlotta CC Cummings
City & State:
Atlanta, Geoergia
Message:
Rest In Love, Mr. Woodson! Thanks for gracing our presence with your gifts. Treat Her Like a Lady was my all time favorite and everytime I hear it-I still have to move. I followed your career and I wish your family ONLY the Best! Thanks again for shining your light!
15 - June 2, 2010 3:07 pm
Name:
Monica Sewell
City & State:
Orange, NJ
Message:
There will never be anothr Ali Ollie Woodson,you left us with so many wonderful songs to remember you by. You will never be forgotten. R.I.P
14 - June 2, 2010 3:02 pm
Name:
Herbert Sulaiman
City & State:
Myrtle Beach SC
Message:
May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon this brother.
13 - June 2, 2010 2:50 pm
Name:
Big Murph
City & State:
Nyc
Message:
I never had the pleasure of meeting you personally but i have come to know your great works and will vow to make sure your legacy will never be forgotten.
12 - June 2, 2010 2:11 pm
Name:
Judy Cook
City & State:
Irvington, New Jersey
Message:
I will miss You Dearly !! But God Has Blessed me with The gift of your Music, You will live on forever !! Love You Ollie Woodson. REST IN PEACE !!
11 - June 2, 2010 2:09 pm
Name:
marilyn mcneill
City & State:
NEW YORK CITY
Message:
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND , MY PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY.::
10 - June 2, 2010 2:01 pm
Name:
Alberta
City & State:
Hiram Ga
Message:
This is so unbelievable another powerhouse voice gone... You will be missed dearly. I will never forget your sense of humor, we may have not met personally but we met in passing. It was at the first and only rythym and blues hall of fame concert.. You were about to sing my girl and before you could I hollered out "My Girl" and he said "what you say" and I repeated "My girl" and he replied by calling me "Big Mouth" It was hillarious, his timing, his sense of humor, I could tell at that point that he was just a down to earth person. I so much wanted to meet him and remind him of that night, but that day will never be. R.I.P Mr. Woodson. I loved everything about from the moment I laid eyes on you when singing with the Temptations. Tell my cousin TP I miss him sooo much...
9 - June 2, 2010 1:54 pm
Name:
keith johnson
City & State:
Bronx,Ny
Message:
You are missed,thank you for for sharing your talent with us!!!You are a Temptation forever!! Tell your brothers (Temptations) That the songs of Temptations will heard and sung by the next generation, because of your work!! Lol
8 - June 2, 2010 1:32 pm
Name:
Candy Johnson
City & State:
New York
Message:
We will truly miss you, the jokes, the family nature you had about, and the amazing talent you posessed. Love ya, Candy, Sydnee, and The Johnson Family
7 - June 2, 2010 1:30 pm
Name:
Barbara Alford Jones
City & State:
New York, NY
Message:
So hard to believe! I still recall first meeting Ollie in Memphis in 1976, songwriter working on songs for the Alabama based Controllers, I admired your rise to fame with the Temptations and watched your friendship with my late husband saxophonist Al Jones grow. When he passed, you came to the memorial and you sang. I appreciate so much all you have done to show love and respect to women in your music. God bless your soul Ali Ollie C. Woodson!
6 - June 2, 2010 1:04 pm
Name:
Desiree Outlaw
City & State:
Bronx NY
Message:
Wow, another one of our talented brother's has left us. We love you but God loves you best. R.I.P. You will be missed by many! (Hang in the Mo)
5 - June 2, 2010 12:54 pm
Name:
Cord Coslor
City & State:
Port Charlotte, FL
Message:
Thank you for the amazing memories, the conversations, the performances and so much more. I'm thankful for all your help over the years. It was a blessing that we met so many years ago. We're saddened because we've lost you... but grateful that you enabled so many in the world to find you.
4 - June 2, 2010 11:36 am
Name:
Cliogirl
City & State:
Clio S.C.
Message:
What can I say..Ali you will be missed. Now you are up their with the other Temptations that have gone on to sing in heaven group in the sky, give them all my love. If my heart would stop hurting, just maybe I could try to move on. Time has stop. Rest my Temptation, Rest
3 - June 2, 2010 6:02 am
Name:
Princess-Joy Williams
City & State:
Bronx, NY
Message:
Very sadden of the lose of our fellow Temptation....My heart goes out 2 the family....Ali Will be truly missed and always in my heart...I had the pleasure of meeting him about 3-4 years ago at the paradise Theater on Mother's Day..R.I.P Mr. Treat Her Like A Lady...there will never be another wit a voice like his...
2 - June 1, 2010 9:53 pm
Name:
Vannessa
City & State:
Galloway NJ
Message:
You were one of the baddest vocalist ever to grace a stage and loved by many, but God loved you more! Your legacy and music will live forever! Rest In Peace Ali!
1 - June 1, 2010 8:29 pm
Name:
Maurice "THE VOICE" Watts
City & State:
New York City
Message:
Ali, I'll see you on the other side my brother. May you, Melvin, David, Eddie & Paul sing the hinges off the gates of Heaven. Your Bass Singer forever.
