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American singer (–)

Musical artist

David Ruffin (born Davis Eli Ruffin;^[1] January 18, &#;– June 1, ) was an American soul singer 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.

Ruffin was the lead voice on such famous songs as "My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud to Beg." He later scored two top-ten singles as a solo artist, "My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)" and "Walk Away from Love."

Known for his unique raspy and anguished tenor vocals, Ruffin was ranked as one of the Greatest Singers of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine in ^[2] and again in ^[3] He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in for his work with the Temptations.^[4] Fellow Motown recording artist Marvin Gaye once said admiringly of Ruffin that, "I heard [in his voice] a strength my own voice lacked."^[2]

Early life

Ruffin was born Da