David Ruffin

Davis Eli David Ruffin was an American soul singer and musician most famous for his work as one of the lead singers of The Temptations during the groups Classic Five period as it was later known. He was the lead voice on such famous songs as My Girl and Aint Too Proud to Beg.

Ruffin was born Davis Eli Ruffin in the rural unincorporated community of Whynot, Mississippi,miles from Meridian, Mississippi. He was the third born son of Elias Eli Ruffin, a Baptist minister, and Ophelia Ruffin . His siblings were Quincy B. Ruffin, Rita Mae Ruffin, and Jimmy L. Ruffin. Ruffin also had another sister, who died in infancy.

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