David Ruffin
American singer (1941-1991) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 50
David Eli Ruffin 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".
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Eddie Kendricks Bandmate in The Temptations
Dennis Edwards Bandmate in The Temptations- Van McCoy Produced Who I Am (1975)
Otis Williams Bandmate in The Temptations
Ali-Ollie Woodson Bandmate in The Temptations
Damon Harris Bandmate in The Temptations
Richard Street Bandmate in The Temptations- Bruce Williamson Bandmate in The Temptations
- Johnny Bristol Produced Feelin' Good and My Whole World Ended
- Norman Whitfield Produced Me 'n Rock 'n Roll Are Here to Stay (1974)
- Henry Cosby Produced I Am My Brother's Keeper (1970)
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He later scored two top 10 singles as a solo artist, "My Whole World Ended " and "Walk Away from Love".