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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.
Apr 2, 2014 · David Ruffin was an American soul singer who rose to fame as one of the lead singers of the Temptations.
The Fallen Temptation: The Tragedy of David Ruffin. An unmistakable Top-40 radio staple of the ’60s, David Ruffin was the voice of a generation and a singer that influenced everyone from Rod Stewart, to his labelmate Marvin Gaye, to a countless amount of R&B singers. During his four-year stint with the Temptations, it was his lead vocals that ...
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Jun 10, 1991 · The Philadelphia medical examiner's office has ruled Monday that Temptations singer David Ruffin's death was an accident caused by an adverse reaction to cocaine. Ruffin, 50, the former lead signer of the Motown group, died early June 1 after a limousine driver dropped him off at the emergency room of a city hospital.
Jan 18, 2024 · The best David Ruffin songs prove that the Temptations singer also recorded some majestic work under his own name.
David E. Ruffin Bio. Ruffin was born Davis Eli Ruffin on January 18, 1941, in the rural unincorporated community of Whynot, Mississippi, 15 miles from Meridian, Mississippi. He was the third-born son of Elias "Eli" Ruffin, a Baptist minister, and Ophelia Ruffin. His siblings were Quincy B. Ruffin, Reada Mae Ruffin, and Jimmy Lee Ruffin.
On October 26, 2019, the city of Meridian ceremonially named a section of 8th Street near the Temple Theatre "David Ruffin Boulevard. Ruffin was born in nearby rural Whynot, but claimed Meridian as home. Ruffin's family was in attendance for the honor and the unveiling of his star on Mississippi's Arts + Entertainment Experience's walk of fame.
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 be a drug ...
David Ruffin's Legacy. DAVID RUFFINVIEW DRUFF VIDEOSDavid Ruffin's last interviewABC11 WTOK-TVDavid Ruffin mural unveiledVIEW MOREMICHIGAN CHRONICLEDavid Ruffin Ave unveiled ...
