when was this group founded?
1960
The Temptations
Featuring five male vocalists and dancers (save for brief periods with fewer or more members), the group formed in 1960 in Detroit, Michigan, under the name "The Elgins". 
who sang i heard it thru the grapevine Gladys Knight & the Pips by whom was it composed? Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong was it a part of any album? No, the first recording was released as a single. by whom was it produced? Norman Whitfield what is the song about? The lyrics tell the story in the first person of the singer's feelings of betrayal and disbelief when he hears of his girlfriend's infidelity only indirectly "through the 'grapevine'". has it been recorded by other musicians as well? Yes, "the Miracles". did it win any accolades? It was also inducted to the Grammy Hall of Fame, placed 81 on the "Rolling Stone" list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. where is the composer from? UNANSWERABLE does the former composer also have a record label to his name? Yes, Whitfield Records. is he involved in any other work besides composing songs? Yes, as a producer. can you name any other songs that he wrote? He co-wrote "Ain't Too Proud to Beg", "(I Know) I'm Losing You", and many other songs. was the first one produced by him? Yes and by whom was it performed? The Temptations and can you name a few band members from this group? Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Elbridge "Al" Bryant, Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams.
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The Temptations [SEP] Introduction
Six of the Temptations (Edwards, Franklin, Kendricks, Ruffin, Otis Williams and Paul Williams) were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989. Three classic Temptations songs, "My Girl", "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)", and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone", are among The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. The Temptations were ranked at number 68 on "Rolling Stone" magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Artists of all time.