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- David_Ruffin abstract "Davis Eli \"David\" 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\".Known for his unique raspy and anguished baritone 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\".".
- David_Ruffin activeYearsEndYear "1991".
- David_Ruffin activeYearsStartYear "1956".
- David_Ruffin associatedBand Eddie_Kendricks.
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- David_Ruffin associatedBand The_Temptations.
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- David_Ruffin background "solo_singer".
- David_Ruffin birthDate "1941-01-18".
- David_Ruffin birthPlace Whynot,_Mississippi.
- David_Ruffin deathDate "1991-06-01".
- David_Ruffin deathPlace Philadelphia.
- David_Ruffin genre Disco.
- David_Ruffin genre Gospel_music.
- David_Ruffin genre Rhythm_and_blues.
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- David_Ruffin recordLabel Anna_Records.
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- David_Ruffin recordLabel Motown.
- David_Ruffin recordLabel RCA_Records.
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