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David Ruffin (Pop Singer) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Birthday
*** ,1941
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Death day
June 1, 1991 (50 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn
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Celebrities born on January 18
Born in 1941
Born in Whynot, Mississippi
Capricorn named David
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David Ruffin
David Eli Ruffin was an American soul singer and musician most famous for his work as one of the lead singers of the Temptations 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." Known for his unique raspy and anguished tenor vocals, Ruffin was ranked as one of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine in 2008. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 for his work with the Temptations. Fellow Motown recording artist Marvin Gaye once said admiringly of Ruffin that, "I heard [in his voice] a strength my own voice lacked."
Birth nameDavis Eli Ruffin
Also known asLittle David Bush
BornJanuary 18, 1941, Whynot, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedJune 1, 1991, West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresSoul, R&B, pop, disco
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrumentsvocals, drums
Years active1956–1991
LabelsAnna, Chess, Motown, Warner Bros, RCA
Associated actsThe Temptations, Jimmy Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Dennis Edwards

About David Ruffin

Pop Singer David Ruffin was born with name Davis Eli Ruffin was born on January 18, 1941 in Whynot, Mississippi, United States (He dies at the age of 50, on June 1, 1991).

Lead vocalist with The Temptations, best remembered for his performance of "My Girl". In 1989, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for his contributions to soul music.

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David Ruffin before becoming famous

David Ruffin was born in the Zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat), and 1941 is also the year of Serpent (蛇) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He was a member of the gospel group The Soul Stirrers early in his career. He signed a record deal with Vega Records in the late 1950s and released his first singles.

Achievement of David Ruffin

Rolling Stone named him one of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time in 2008.

David Ruffin's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He married Sandra Ruffin in 1961. They had four children between them.

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When he performed "I Wish It Would Rain", he wowed Rock Singer Rod Stewart.

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David Ruffin Income & Net worth

David Ruffin's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a pop singer. Networth of David Ruffin in 2024 is 2,000,000$+. He is Millionaire!

David Ruffin Height and Weight

How tall is David Ruffin? At the age of 50, David Ruffin height is 6'4" (1.91m).

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Latest information about David Ruffin updated on March 16 2023.