David Ruffin - Wikipedia David Eli Ruffin (born Davis Eli Ruffin; [1] January 18, 1941 – June 1, 1991) was an American soul singer most famous for his work as one of the lead singers of the Temptations (1964–1968) during the group's "Classic Five" period as it was later known
The Fallen Temptation: The Tragedy of David Ruffin An unmistakable Top-40 radio staple of the ’60s, David Ruffin was the voice of a generation and a singer that influenced everyone from Rod Stewart, to his labelmate Marvin Gaye, to a countless amount of R B singers
David Ruffin Bio: The Story of the Temptations Troubled Genius David Ruffin was a star with a voice that could move mountains and a personality as complex as a puzzle As the lead singer of The Temptations, he captured hearts with his electrifying performances Yet, behind the curtain, Ruffin’s life was filled with drama, mystery, and heartache
Edmund Ruffin | Agricultural reformer, Confederate activist . . . Edmund Ruffin was known as the father of soil chemistry in the United States, who showed how to restore fertility to depleted Southeast plantations He was also a leading secessionist for decades prior to the U S Civil War
Edmund Ruffin - Wikipedia Edmund Ruffin III (January 5, 1794 – June 17, 1865) was an American planter, politician, scientist, and activist best known as an early advocate for secession of the Southern slave states from the United States