Yep. At this point, I think Richard was the best and most recognizable lead singer. The group should have been centered around him at this point. But it wasn't long after this that Louis left and Dennis rejoined the group.
The Temptations at that time: (The eighth and Atlantic Records lineup) Last surviving founding member Otis Williams (October 30th,1941) (Second Tenor/Baritone) (Still performing) Founding member Melvin Franklin (October 12th,1942- February 23rd,1995) (Bass) (R.I.P.) Richard Street (October 5th,1942- February 27th,2013) (Tenor/Baritone) (Replaced founding member Paul Williams) (R.I.P.) Glenn Leonard (June 11th,1947) (First Tenor/Falsetto) (Replaced Damon Harris) (Performs with his Temptations’ tribute group) Louis Price (March 29th,1953) (Tenor/Baritone) (Replaced Dennis Edwards the 1st time; One of his last performances) (Performs as a solo artist)
Yeah like @jaylene.turner6524 said he would return a couple months later. This was at the time Kenny Gamble was trying get the group to do a reunion album.