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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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He later scored two top 10 singles as a solo artist, "My Whole World Ended " and "Walk Away from Love".

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1941 to 1991 · aged 50

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