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David Ruffin

photo credit: Lynn Goldsmith/LGL

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Active

1950s - 1990s

Born

January 18, 1941 in Meridian, MS

Died

June 1, 1991 in Philadelphia, PA

Genre

R&B

Styles

Motown Soul Disco Funk

Also Known As

Davis Eli Ruffin

Member Of

The Temptations The Voice Masters Ollie & the Nightingales

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David Ruffin

Biography by John Lowe

Gritty tenor of the Temptations who sang lead on some of their biggest hits and released a number of quality solo albums.
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