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David Ruffin
(1941-1991)
American singer
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David Eli Ruffin (born Davis Eli Ruffin, January 18, 1941 – June 1, 1991) was an American soul singer and musician most famous for his work as one of the lead singers of the Temptations (1964–68) during the group's "Classic Five" period as it was later known. He was the lead voice on such famous songs as "My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud to Beg."

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Born Davis Eli Ruffin
18 January 1941
Whynot, Mississippi, USA
Died
1 June 1991 (aged 50)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Zodiac Capricorn
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