1941 - 1991
David Ruffin American Singer
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David Ruffin dating history
Relationships
David Ruffin was previously married to Joy Hamilton (1976) and Sandra Ruffin (1978 - 1984).
David Ruffin was in relationships with Genna Sapia-Ruffin (1977 - 1979), Tammi Terrell (1965 - 1967) and Gail Martin.
About
American Singer David Ruffin was born Davis Eli Ruffin on 18th January, 1941 in Whynot, Mississippi, USA and passed away on 1st Jun 1991 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA aged 50. He is most remembered for his tenure as the electrifying lead vocalist for The Temptations during their "Classic Five" era (1964–1968). Renowned for his gritty, raspy, and emotional tenor, he led hits like "My Girl," "Ain't Too Proud to Beg," and "I Wish It Would Rain". His zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Married | 2 |
24 years, 6 months
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12 years, 9 months
|
1 year
|
|---|
| Dating | 3 |
2 years
|
1 year, 4 months
|
-
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|---|
| Total | 5 |
24 years, 6 months
|
5 years, 10 months
|
1 year
|
|---|
Details
| First Name |
David
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| Middle Name |
Eli
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| Last Name |
Ruffin
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| Full Name at Birth |
Davis Eli Ruffin
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| Alternative Name |
David, Little David Bush, Davis Eli Ruffin, David Eli Ruffin, David Ruffin, Ruff, The Temptations
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| Birthday |
18th January, 1941
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| Birthplace |
Whynot, Mississippi, USA
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| Died |
1st June, 1991
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| Place of Death |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Cocaine overdose
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| Buried |
Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
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| Height |
6' 2" (188 cm)
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Baptist
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Singer
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
his tenure as the electrifying lead vocalist for The Temptations during their "Classic Five" era (1964–1968). Renowned for his gritty, raspy, and emotional tenor, he led hits like "My Girl," "Ain't Too Proud to Beg," and "I Wish It Would Rain"
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| Music Genre (Text) |
R&B, Pop, Soul, Disco, Gospel
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| Music Genre |
R&B
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| Year(s) Active |
1956–1991
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| Music Style |
Soul, Motown, Funk, Disco
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| Music Mood |
Passionate, Gritty, Earthy, Poignant, Romantic, Gutsy
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| Instrument |
Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Drums
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| Record Label |
Anna, Chess, Motown, Warner Bros., RCA
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| Associated Acts |
The Temptations, Eddie Kendrick, Jimmy Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Dennis Edwards
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| Brother |
Jimmy Ruffin
|
David Eli Ruffin (born Davis Eli Ruffin; 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". He later scored two top 10 singles as a solo artist, "My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)" and "Walk Away from Love".
