When the Temptations were known as the “Classic Five” from 1964 to 1968, David Eli Ruffin, born Davis Eli Ruffin on January 18, 1941, was one of the group’s main singers.
On well-known songs like “My Girl” and “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” he sung lead vocals.
Was Tammi Terrell married to David Ruffin?
Tammi did not wed David Ruffin. In 1966, Tammi began dating The Temptations’ lead vocalist David Ruffin.
That year, Tammi agreed to Ruffin’s marriage proposal. He declared their engagement onstage, and she discovered Tammi was already married.
Ruffin, his wife, their three kids, and an additional lover all resided in Detroit. There were often violent arguments as a result of this and Ruffin’s drug usage.
When Ruffin hit Tammi in the head with his motorcycle helmet in 1967, the two split up.
At the age of 15, Ruffin travelled to Hot Springs, Arkansas, to work with jazz pianist Phineas Newborn, Sr. They performed in Las Vegas’ Fifty Grand Ballroom and Casino.
