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David Ruffin (born Davis Eli Ruffin; [1] January 18, 1941 – June 1, 1991) was an American soul singer most famous for his work as one of the lead singers of the Temptations (1964–1968) during the group's "Classic Five" period as it was later known. Ruffin was the lead voice on such famous songs as "My Girl" and " Ain't Too Proud to Beg ."
Apr 2, 2014 · David Ruffin was an American soul singer who rose to fame as one of the lead singers of the Temptations.
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Jul 11, 2024 · David Ruffin was a star with a voice that could move mountains and a personality as complex as a puzzle. As the lead singer of The Temptations, he captured hearts with his electrifying performances. Yet, behind the curtain, Ruffin’s life was filled with drama, mystery, and heartache.
Jan 18, 2024 · From funky gems to disco delights, the best David Ruffin songs reveal a wonderful singer never afraid to show vulnerability through his work – the mark of a real soul singer. These 20 gems ...
Ruffin created music as both the vocalist and drummer in the Voice Masters, a doo-wop style combo, and eventually started recording at Anna Records, and recorded the song "I'm in Love" b/w "One of These Days" (1961), with the Voice Masters, a group which included future Motown producer, Lamont Dozier.
In 2013, David Ruffin was inducted twice into the Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame at Cleveland State University. He is inducted as a solo artist and member of the Temptations. Ruffin is also inducted into the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame.
American singer. Also known as: Davis Eli Ruffin. Learn about this topic in these articles: role in the Temptations. In the Temptations. October 5, 1992, Birmingham), David Ruffin (byname of Davis Eli Ruffin; b. January 18, 1941, Meridian, Mississippi—d. June 1, 1991, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), and Dennis Edwards (b.
David Ruffin started touring with Eddie Kendricks (who dropped the "s" from his last name at this time) as a duo act in 1985. That year, longtime Temptations fans Hall & Oates teamed up with Ruffin and Kendrick to perform at the re-opening of the Apollo Theater in New York.
Jun 2, 1991 · David Ruffin, an original member of the Temptations whose Gospel-charged baritone was featured on hits like "My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud to Beg," died today of what appeared to...
