On this day, David Ruffin officially began performing with The Temptations, marking a turning point in the group’s history. Known for his powerful voice and emotive performances, Ruffin became the lead singer on many of the group’s biggest hits, including “My Girl.” Born on January 18, 1941, in Meridian, Mississippi, Ruffin started his music career in gospel with the Dixie Nightingales and was first signed to Anna Records before rising to fame with Motown.
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