Lawrence Payton, a member of Four Tops, dies at age 59

Lawrence Payton, an original member of legendary Motown group the Four Tops, died Friday. He was 59.

Payton died at his home in nearby Southfield, said John E. Anderson, manager of McFall Brother's funeral Home in Detroit, adding that he didn't know the cause of death.The Four Tops sold more than 50 million records. They made their chart debut in 1964, at No. 11, with "Baby I Need Your Loving," following it up with such hits as "I Can't Help Myself"; "Reach Out (I'll be There)," which made it to No. 1 in 1966; and "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)."