David Eli Ruffin, born Davis Eli Ruffin on January 18, 1941, was an American soul singer and musician best known as one of the Temptations’ lead singers from 1964 to 1968 during the group’s “Classic Five” period. He sang lead on classic songs like “My Girl” and “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg.”

He was the third child of Baptist minister Elias “Eli” Ruffin and his wife, Ophelia Ruffin. His siblings were Quincy B. Ruffin, Reada Mae Ruffin, and Jimmy Lee Ruffin. Ruffin’s other sister, Rosine, died when she was a youngster.

At the age of 15, Ruffin traveled to Hot Springs, Arkansas, to work with jazz pianist Phineas Newborn, Sr. They performed in Las Vegas’ Fifty Grand Ballroom and Casino.

Was Tammi Terrell married to David Ruffin?

No, Tammi did not marry David Ruffin. Tammi then had a relationship with The Temptations’ lead singer David Ruffin in 1966.

Tammi accepted Ruffin’s marriage proposal that year. She found Tammi was already married after he announced their engagement onstage.

Ruffin lived in Detroit with his wife, three children, and another lover. This, combined with Ruffin’s drug use, resulted in multiple violent arguments.

Tammi broke their relationship in 1967 when Ruffin struck her in the head with his motorcycle helmet.

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