David Ruffin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetDavid Ruffin
American singer
Date of Birth: 18-Jan-1941
Place of Birth: Meridian, Mississippi, United States
Date of Death: 01-Jun-1991
Profession: singer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About David Ruffin
- David Eli Ruffin (born Davis Eli Ruffin, January 18, 1941 – June 1, 1991) was an American soul singer and musician most famous for his work as one of the lead singers of The Temptations (1964–68) during the group's "Classic Five" period as it was later known.
- He was the lead voice on such famous songs as "My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud to Beg". Known for his unique raspy and anguished baritone vocals, Ruffin was ranked as one of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine in 2008.
- He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 for his work with The Temptations.
- Fellow Motown recording artist Marvin Gaye once said admiringly of Ruffin that, "I heard [in his voice] a strength my own voice lacked".
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