What really happened to david ruffin
Who replaced david ruffin in the temptations!
Born January 18, , in Meridian, MS; died of a drug overdose, June 1, , in Philadelphia, PA; son of a Baptist preacher.
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Began singing career with the gospel group, the Dixie Nightingales; first signed with Anna Records; joined the Temptations, alternating as lead vocalist, ; left Temptations in to pursue a solo career; rejoined the Temptations in for a reunion tour; reunited with original Temptation member Eddie Kendricks in
David Ruffin made his sterling musical reputation as the lead singer for the Temptations on such smash s hits as "My Girl," "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep," "Ain't Too Proud To Beg," and "I Wish It Would Rain." The Temptations scored large hits in and with Ruffin leading the way, propelling him toward a solo career with Motown records that began in and lasted throughout most of the s.
During the s, Ruffin teamed up with former Temptations Eddie Kendricks and Dennis Edwards. Ruffin and Kendricks performed with Hall & Oates at the renovated Apollo Theatre in Harle