The UNTOLD HIDDEN Story of DAVID RUFFIN - Truth about his DEATH | EXPOSING the WICKED INDUSTRY

[@jeffjeannette9364]

I'm from southwest Detroit, "River Rouge" to be exact. My father knew everything about Motown, and I grew up with the music of those days and I am very grateful for the knowledge he shared. My brothers and I were fortunate enough to meet both David and Eddie Kendricks at the Lindell AC, before a Tigers game. "The Lin" as my dad would refer to it was a well known bar across the street from the old Tiger stadium in Detroit's Cork-town neighborhood, and the walls were covered by hundreds of autographed photos of celebrities, and sports figures, many of them regulars. Both of them were extremely gracious, and my father was like a little kid meeting his all time heroes, and his knowledge blew them away. I still have their autographs to this day. They both passed away a short time after, and my father 8 years ago, so I cherish them. Such a sad day when that bar closed. One of the last surviving monuments in a city that has lost so much 😞 Great video ❤️

[@hypemaine9155]

My folks was from the same area, southwest Detroit. Annabelle on the outer drive side 🫡😎

[@TwenW.]

Smooth As Butter

[@MaryJohanna]

Thank you for sharing

[@hipowa909]

thanks for sharing.

[@davidcheung7789]

David Ruffin, Ike Turner, Frankie Lymon and so many others 😢. They had so much talent. Drug addiction is an insidious disease that changes your personality and destroys millions worldwide.

[@alb3405]

Ion know about mourning Ike turner….

[@ExtremelyOnlineGuy]

Hold up bro Ike was different. Slap Wilson Picketts name in there instead.

[@ExtremelyOnlineGuy]

Or ol boy from switch

[@davidcheung7789]

@@ExtremelyOnlineGuy How was Mr. Turner different when he died from an acute cocaine overdose?

[@ExtremelyOnlineGuy]

@@davidcheung7789 you bringing up his death as if it should be mourned. Dude was a pos.

[@Stoney216]

That run he had from 1965-68 was BEYOND LEGENDARY

[@kathleensarachinsky1460]

It was a smart move for him to keep those style of glasses because it set him apart from the group. Made him stand out and very recognizable. Plus he had the “IT “ factor.

[@zach3397]

Probably helped him see too

[@barbaragreene7500]

I saw David and the Temptations in NYC. Copa Cubana night club. It was exciting and first time I had ever been at a night club! And in Manhattan; I was out of my mind ! I still see him standing back on one of his legs and taking off his eyeglasses and singing - My Girl - my mind was completely blown ! It is so good to have wonderful memories. R.I.P David.

[@JamesCampbell-fu2so]

I still love and listen to his songs today.

[@LovetteKourt]

I wish he didn’t let pride, drugs and wrong people mess him up. He had a great voice

[@BeccaWilliams8736]

His issues started from his troubled childhood having to deal with a strict abusive father.

[@gardensofthegods]

That unmistakable voice , such a great talent . He was one of the greats !

[@dlaurasmith7047]

David Ruffin aka Leon is the main reason why I watch the movie The Temptations

[@markmorris8532]

I LOVE that film!

[@dlaurasmith7047]

@@markmorris8532 me to

[@hoodlifemedia]

why they call em Leon

[@Yocyndie]

@@hoodlifemediaactor’s name that played David

[@misslady5029]

The 5 heartbeats

[@BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul]

David Ruffin and Ali Ollie Woodson were on a whole other level!!! Incomparable Vocalists.

[@dianeryan2440]

A wonderful young man , great voice , will be missed, may he rest in peace

[@charlesmblakley3445]

MICHAEL JACKSON HAD SUCH CLASS TO PAY FOR THE FUNERAL AND DIDN'T HAVE TO.

[@dougfredricks2017]

Entertainers are paid to be Bipolar yet sadly die often miserable and broke.

[@kwangleason3222]

I never knew that. Michael was so precious

[@sarafreeman5073]

Michael Jackson was a very giving and kind person. He gave so much to those who others thought weren't worth the time!

[@freddy8479]

He also bought the publishing rights to Little Richard's works and GAVE IT BACK TO HIM.👍👏

[@sarafreeman5073]

@@freddy8479 I know that some people thought Joe Jackson was a little to hard on his sons. And he probably was in a lot of ways. But he didn't want them to grow up in poverty like he did. And if their singing and performing talents was the only way out of that lifestyle. He had to try and make sure that they because known. And he succeeded in that. Also he was a very sharp businessman. Motown was gonna sign them to a music recording contract. Motown came into the negotiations with their lawyers.. And Joe Jackson had his lawyer. For some reason the Motown lawyers thought Joe Jackson was a pushover and desperate for a contract. Motown thought Joe Jackson was gonna sign the rights of the Jackson Five music over to them. And then all the rights would belong to them.( MOTOWN) They found out that wasn't gonna happen. Contact or no contact he wasn't signing any rights to the Jackson Five music over to anyone. Their music would always belong to the Jackson Five. They got their contact and everyone became rich. They eventually did fire him(THE JACKSON FIVE) . But I think that mostly had to do with the fact that their mother had caught Joe Jackson having an affair with a much younger woman. A woman who he was supporting of course. And I believe either she was pregnant for him or had already had a baby by him. But until his death Michael Jackson still made sure that his mother and his father both were financially taken care of. Michael Jackson was a Jewel of a Human being..

[@johnjamone3970]

“Ain’t nobody coming to see you Otis” Crazy thing is he wasn’t lying😭😭😭

[@brucescott4261]

@johnjamone3970 ...The truth of the matter is that Ruff didn't say anything like that, PERIOD!!!

[@johnjamone3970]

@@brucescott4261 I’m pretty sure that was them tryna paint him out as the bad guy in the movie but even then he wasn’t lying

[@tayeeinthacut9661]

“You wish you can work it the way I do!” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@thebestchannel5456]

How do you know? 😂

[@brucescott4261]

@johnjamone3970 ...Everyone of the temptin' Temptations sang lead. Poopie, Blue and O. The former was a fantastic lead vocalist. The latter was the one who kept the group together. O's other nickname was "super glue!" I saw the "Classic Five" unit many times at the Apollo Theatre many times. Most of you weren't even born then. Davis Eli Ruffin, Sr. was messing with cocaine shortly before he was fired! The Temps gave Ruff to straighten himself up and fly right, shortly after Dennis Edwards first joined the group. Berry Gordy was also behind this nonsense he also wanted Ruff as the Temptations' sole leader. O said "NO!" The same thing happened with Dennis afterwards and Corn was pushed further into the background. Edward James Kendrick quit the Temps at the end of 1970. Paul Williams was also gone as well. He was suffering from Sickle-Cell Anemia and alcohol abuse. Blue was battling rheumatoid arthritis. I'm in my seventies, now! THE TEMPTATIONS' so-called bio-pic miniseries was mostly fictitious.

[@HappyBlueButterfly]

I will always remember Paul Williams and his voice❤. I am product of 60’s! The Temps were the magic!

[@monatoney3474]

PAUL WAS MY FAVORITE ALSO

[@monilaninetynine3811]

Did y'all watch Paul's episode?

[@angelajones8547]

The temtations is one of my favorite groups I grew up listening to until this day. God bless all their souls. And I'm thankful that Otis is still alive.

[@edwardjones8919]

Was bumping them today..My favorite group!!

[@jackieborden5041]

I remember seeing the temptation at the Regal Theater in Chicago and loved David Ruffin. R.I.P. David.

[@corscheeverette1700]

Walk away from love is one of my favorite songs and I’m only 32

[@Vincent-zv8qw]

They left out one of his. Biggest hits walk away from love r.i.p. daviid your memory will live on forever god bless

[@edwardjones8919]

You Sho right on that..

[@fob1xxl]

Big talent, big voice, BIG ADDICTION.

[@edwardstack7301]

DAVID RUFFIN REST IN PEACE. SUPERB PERFORMER. ONE OF MUSIC'S BEST VOCALISTS. WOWWW!!!🙏🙏🙏

[@rogerjohnson833]

@edwardstack7301 He's not resting in peace, he's burning in eternal hell and regretting the very day that he was born. Be not deceived. 😮

[@paigeaustin7107]

"Ain't nobody come too see you Otis!"❤

[@markmorris8532]

Hmm..great attitude 🙄.

[@thebestchannel5456]

​@@markmorris8532You mad? 😂

[@popcornjoe3752]

Otis still Rollin in 2024. Somebody coming to see him

[@paigeaustin7107]

@@thebestchannel5456 oh I know! "Treat her like a lady!"

[@jayskywalker5049]

I LIVE N DETROIT LESS THAN 5 BLOCKS FROM MOTOWN AND I TELL U WE STILL ❤OUR HEROS!!!!THEY LIVE ON we get 1000's upon 1000's of visitors from around the globe every year

[@dorothycoleman5779]

David Ruffin set the stage for future groups with his flawless voice. I continue to enjoy his music to this very day.

[@dorothycoleman5779]

Me too. I continue to listen and love all the music where he was the lead. His family should be so proud of his body of work.

[@bxf99999]

The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Otis Redding, Wilson Picket, etc, etc. Those were the days.

[@TommyTomTompkins]

The temptones "when my love goes bang bang bag"

[@goldcds]

I seriously can't think of anyone that was as talented as David. He had the stage presence, the cool factor, the moves, and of course the voice. Truly amazing talent.

[@jcjcviews]

I'm from Mississippi. I have an exciting voice and a sensibility akin to what would have been Mr. Ruffin. Although I come close to capturing some of what Mr. Ruffin does with the song penned by the gifted songwriter, the vocal gifts and his mastery of them are far too impressive. I place you next to Mr. Jackson (MJ) as one of the greatest vocalists ever. Of course, Michael was more of an all-around entertainer who had expert control of the vocals he possessed. I can't imagine someone having a voice like Mr. Ruffin. He could move effortlessly from one octave to another. Little wonder that he became like Icarus in Greek mythology, the boy who flew too high. He probably thought he was a God, and for many of us, he was. RIP Mr. Ruffin, we miss you and always will.

[@Robert-eg2oy]

As an old white man,I always admired his talent, loved his voice and respected him. RIP, you were one of the great ones.

[@dartanianbyrd7066]

No matter what color you're talent is talent got to love it

[@jennyjones3978]

His voice was so beautiful! Very talented man!❤❤❤

[@thatgirlteateagang9193]

Love you David Ruffin one of my Favorite Artist RIP Mr David Ruffin ❤ you are Missed

[@brandilancton3372]

“ CAUSE THERE IS ONLY ONE DAVID RUFFIN !” 😊 great singer ❤

[@lydiaraymond2700]

High impact priority man, the arrival of the remarkable Mr David Eli Ruffin to THE TEMPTATIONS, he and the group gained good success without question.

[@lydiaraymond2700]

He was so effortlessly talented. Let's have it, a Post Office Encore, he could also been referred to as a mailman; Mr David Eli Ruffin always delivered the message, he sung in songs.

[@therain8081]

When music was music, not like the rubbish today.

[@stardelmar6575]

I was at the viewing and funeral. It was packed. Still many, many Ruffin fans at the time of his death.

[@erykahhoward4431]

Did he have a open casket! Which one of the temptations took it the hardest?

[@seanx3999]

Yes it was open. Eddie and Dennis Edwards took it the hardest.

[@darkmanxxx8810]

​@@erykahhoward4431Eddie Dennis and David were very Close remember they created the 2nd set of temptations

[@tyroneaugustine229]

It was open casket

[@RandaWise]

David Ruffin was one of a kind. I remember him back when I was a child.

[@Official247iamher]

His talent nor the drugs excuse what he did to Tammi Terrell. Seems like all the industry does is sweep stuff underneath the rug. Even til today

[@monilaninetynine3811]

Not an excuse, but an explanation. He was also a person who was abused and that impacted his mental health.

[@Official247iamher]

@@monilaninetynine3811 well we all know it can be a cycle 🔄 I know plenty of people who came from the same environment but made better choices but I get where your coming from.

[@PrincessofAtl-v2r]

Exactly and James brown beat her too

[@ravipeiris4388]

You'll always be loved Mr. Ruffin by all of us

[@terrychawa7847]

I’m a 34 year old white gif and grew up listening to the temptations and Ruffin was one of the best singers I ever heard. They should have tried to help David more

[@robertmayo4788]

They said Eddie Kendricks was the man but David ruffin was the goat

[@michaelmitchell5098]

Well researched unlike some of the others. Thank you.

[@back_to_the_60s]

Thanks you for the kind words! We appreciate.🙏

[@debbiebarrow7557]

​@back_to_the_60s Are you based in 🇺🇲 or 🇬🇧 will you ever show your face or use your voices?? Godbless 🙏🇬🇧🤎🔥

[@grahamdebling6280]

Don't really know enough to comment, but a great man and vocalist David Ruffin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Kibbleboy1]

Fabulous him him a few times always polite and funnyperformer and a lovely man I met a few times always polite and funny

[@MonicaMariaMcLean]

There will never be a ever like David ruffin

[@chedoggy1604]

Being a native, I really enjoy my Detroit history. Thank you.

[@back_to_the_60s]

Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lukeconverse6632]

Top 3 greatest front men ever, in the history of music. The temps were so great

[@franciscarodriguez2855]

Rip David gone but not forgotten

[@MKUltra_Baby]

David Ruffin & the Temptations .

[@maryharris2629]

David Ruffin is my favorite Temptation.

[@edwardjones8919]

For Sho..Was just listening to, IT'S Growing

[@Konquer_DMV]

"He hanged around the bad guys of the hood"💀😒🤣

[@LovetteKourt]

He did though… how you think he start doing drugs

[@jamesbrooks4125]

My dad loved his music and I did to😢

[@theitineranthistorian2024]

some of us white kids out in the valley used to do temptations bits and pieces. we just liked the music. the 4 tops were also in our repertoire.

[@eileen2906]

Just come across Yr channel, can't believe I've not seen it before. Thank you Yr vids are amazing, lots of info I didn't even know about. New subscriber. All the very best frm England. Thanks for sharing Yr great work with us Brother

[@back_to_the_60s]

We appreciate the positive feedback 🙏 Welcome to the family! 🤗

[@eileen2906]

@@back_to_the_60s Thank you so much. Love light nd understanding. All the very best frm England

[@jc7052]

He was an addict and he thought he was the only one in the group that mattered!

[@mekajones7273]

From the movie it seems like it

[@BeGood4Eva]

oh, you thought you were revealing something not in this clip or in the movie? Yeah, we know Sherlock.

[@MoniTrr-c4t]

Yes I agree with you but he wasn't an addict until after but he did get a little big-headed he thought that he would be needed within the group because of his beautiful vocals but they quickly reminded him that he was not needed and when he seen they were serious he started stalking the band, until he went off the edge and then when they did help them to do a reunion show he made all that money went to a crack house got murdered and that was

[@lydiaraymond2700]

Good things are bad and what's happy is sad when he was ousted out of THE TEMPTATIONS. The world outside of Mr David Ruffin's tears, is what he refuse to explain, he was triumphant inspite of the issues of life.

[@parttysetzer6247]

It's a same that drugs killed him.hevhad a great voice and the wat he was brought up sad ending rip

[@J0SHOFFICIAL]

One of the best voices of all time

[@sandrapotts1322]

David Ruffin was gifted, brilliant and humble. He certainly one of kind, no Temptation could come close to David. I hate he go on drugs and it became his downfall, however they forgot to mention how the swam, flew or drove from South America. It always seems to land in the poor neighborhoods. I’ve learned one other there is a God, Jesus & Holy Spirt that tells you that you can plan anything. The results are up someone more powerful than all of us together. David shine on❤

[@GaryHarris-v6s]

He was the best!

[@diz0973ify]

Damn! I know it had to be tough being a black person living in the south in those days. I got a lot of respect for black southerners in those days. They been to Hell & Back. That’s why it’s shocking to me the way they murder each other nowadays, I assumed because of their history; they’d be closer; Black Love. I think we all know that’s not the case at all. 😞

[@brim510]

My favorite singer from any era

[@robsimmonite2034]

Fantastic singer entertainer shame he didnt respect women enough he beat Tammi terrel

[@yungjonjon7752]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID!!🎉 YOU ARE 1 OF THE GREATEST VOICES WE HAVE EVER HEARD

[@timwall4474]

One of the greatest voices in Motown

[@runwithkim1849]

I remember when.they had two Temptations groups.

[@jamesharris7046]

Kudos to Michael Jackson; One of my favorite David Ruffin songs , is , Walk Away From Love : it’s displays his vocal talent explicitly.

[@MrFsandt]

😢One of the greatest sadness I felt was when I learned that David Ruffin's beautiful voice was silenced by alcohol along with the damn drug dealers and their damn narcotic substances. 😕😢

[@markrich7693]

Maybe the actor that did played him is probably is right there can be only one David Ruffin he is a legend replacing him is a big mistake

[@Sleepyjones8085]

What's the name of that theme that starts playing at 6:01?

[@Phantomstories1831]

He touched my life and still does its a shame he couldn't get the help he needed

[@dinomader2211]

And it was David Ruffin who came up with the group name ( The Temptations) not Otis Williams!

[@alibunkles2022]

Such an amazing talent. Such foolish choices.

[@ACAC-lb7ux]

So if was foul play how come no one was prosecuted this world we live in is full of evil people and they always get away with their crimes hopefully on judgement day they will pay dearly

[@markmorris8532]

Better to try and make sure they get their punishment now. We don't even know if there IS an afterlife 😉.

[@caterinamarquezmartinez2367]

All of the temptation were unique in there own way but David had the best voice I think.

[@missvida6251]

David literally was the voice of this group. Nobody really wasn't coming to see Otis. They wanted to see David and Eddie because Eddie and Dennis were the pretty ones, according to my great aunt

[@TheresaSmall-sl6kb]

❤❤❤. God. So. Loved 😍🤩 the. World 🌎🌍 he. Gave. His. Only BEGOTTEN son. Who. So ever believe s In him. SHALL not. Parrish

[@TheresaSmall-sl6kb]

If u. Die. Out. Of. The. Lord. It. Will. Send U. To hell

[@markmorris8532]

Not...

[@BeveC21E]

'Ain't Too Proud To Beg'! To get a party started in the '60s, that's the record that got things jumping. First one on the turntables...always!

[@GOODIE2COLD]

RIP Legend Ruffin

[@isiskoonce2112]

They left out how he beat Tammi Terrell with a helmet and a hammer.

[@russbates937]

Just for the record, he hit Tammi with a helmet. He did NOT beat her with a hammer!

[@barbaralee5752]

​@@russbates937The hammer was James Brown.

[@russbates937]

@@barbaralee5752 ...that doesn't surprise me. James Brown treated her really badly.

[@barbaralee5752]

@@russbates937 Yes he did, he also jumped on Etta James.

[@deloreswillis9224]

O KAY

[@xavierbecks8426]

That's my favorite singer all times

[@pauljackson1522]

He was the greatest singer of all times he was The Temptations they called them Temptations but that wasn't the Temptations until David Ruffin him and Eddie

[@darkmanxxx8810]

No Paul Williams if it wasn't For Paul it wouldn't been no Temptations

[@lydiaraymond2700]

All this talent from the southern states in the U.S.A.

[@sandyfarley260]

David Ruffin was raised by a brutal, cruel father after the death of his mother when he was 10 mo. old. Thus he became a brutal cruel man who abused and abased everyone he came into contact with in his adult life, including himself! He became addicted to hard drugs, such as cocaine, to be able to function "normally", which as we all know, was not normal at all! Such a tormented, talent killed himself with his addictions! RIP, you poor tormented soul!

[@jcjcviews]

Yeah, what you say is true. It also didn't help that the time in which he lived allowed for and supported this "toxic" behavior of men. Nevertheless, it always remains a fact that those who are abused are likely to harm others. I lived through such an event with a woman who destroyed my life. She couldn't help herself, but, in the end, it was the courts, seeking profits, that allowed her and encouraged her to behave as she did. Having others believe they won't be held accountable is never a good idea.

[@AdekunleAina-j6k]

Great voice 🎉

[@Jdadude]

Much respect to David but I didn't know the Temptations had a lead singer

[@markmorris8532]

❤

[@MKUltra_Baby]

Sounds disrespectful.

[@censored817]

Everybody felt like leads to except Otis and blue lol

[@Jdadude]

@@censored817 LOL didn't think of it that way that's a good one

[@darkmanxxx8810]

Facts they didn't have a lead all was the lead

[@DestinyMarlene]

He had a great voice ❗🎶😊 R.I.P. David Ruffin🙏❤

[@dannieisKING]

11:17 Suspect 8:16 Suspect

[@marvinwhittaker]

The classic 5 1964-1968 were the baddest of all the lineups.

[@Perfectpearl]

2:58 Memphis 😊😊😊😊

[@PeteBaylis-pe2lw]

His childhood photo looks like OMAR EPPS.😳

[@joanricketts6063]

I love is song gonna walk away from love best of all time til listen til this day

[@terryportis667]

That outfit @ :58...💯 🔥

[@rashedabasterfield2185]

I love David Ruffin

[@cadillacdeville5828]

Thank-you 😊

[@whitneywilliams317]

1:22 he looks like both of his parents here

[@CJCrump]

Mr. Michael Joseph Jackson "Michael Joe Jackson" "Michael Jackson" "King of Pop" August 29, 1958-June 25, 2009 #RESPECT #LEGENDARY #MICHAELJOSEPHJACKSON #MICHAELJOEJACKSON #MICHAELJACKSON #KINGOFPOP #RESTINPARADISEMRJACKSON #GONEBUTNEVERFORGOTTEN

[@justiceforall6412]

Used to love these guys when they were the Temps! Great vocal group.

[@CJCrump]

Mr. Dennis Edwards, Jr. February 3, 1943-February 1, 2018 #RESPECT #LEGENDARY #DENNISEDWARDSJR #RESTINPARADISEMREDWARDS #GONEBUTNEVERFORGOTTEN

[@beverlyledbetter4906]

Second best to Eddie Kendricks!✌️

[@thebestchannel5456]

If you say so? 😂

[@DannyMarks-v5m]

Great very great.

[@characterunderconstruction5891]

The Bible said "Those who spare the rod hate the child." Proverbs 13: 24. There's a world of difference between spoil and hate. God's word is absolute. Revelation 22: 18-19.

[@melissasturgis]

It's spare the rod spoil the child and not spare the rod and hate the child.

[@characterunderconstruction5891]

@@melissasturgis Proverbs 13: 24. Give me the verse in your Bible and I will look it up .

[@markmorris8532]

Nah...🙄

[@BeGood4Eva]

spare the rod did not mean physical abuse, it meant DISCIPLINE, verbal, giving the child direction, not allowing the child to get out of control. God didn't mean go get a tree branch and beat the crap out of your child. SMH.

[@characterunderconstruction5891]

@@BeGood4Eva Deuteronomy 21:18-21 I believe God was talking about physical punishment. But like everything else in life people become abusive and go way to far in their discipline. I'm not advocating stoning children but discipline was quite physical in those times.

[@dorothycoleman5779]

David Ruffin set the stage for future groups with his flawless voice. I continue to enjoy his music to this very day.

[@RandaWise]

Me too!