Jimmy Ruffin
- January 8, 2024
- Soul Singer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jimmy Ruffin |
| Occupation | Soul Singer |
| Date Of Birth | May 7, 1939(1939-05-07) |
| Age | 85 |
| Date Of Death | 2014-11-17 |
| Birthplace | Collinsville |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Mississippi |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Jimmy Ruffin Biography
| Name | Jimmy Ruffin |
| Birthday | May 7 |
| Birth Year | 1939 |
| Place Of Birth | Collinsville |
| Home Town | Mississippi |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Siblings | David Ruffin, Quincy B Ruffin, Rosa Ruffin, Rita Mae Ruffin |
| Children(s) | Jimmy Lee Ruffin Jr., Philicia Ruffin |
Jimmy Ruffin is one of the most popular and richest Soul Singer who was born on May 7, 1939 in Collinsville, Mississippi, United States. American soul singer who is famous for his work from the 60’s through the 80’s including the hit single, What Happens to the Brokenhearted.
The song Maria (You You Were the One One) was performed by the group and later became a huge hit for pop star His song Maria (You Were The Only One) was covered by and became a hit for pop superstar Michael Jackson..
His elder brother was His older brother is David Ruffin from The Temptations. from The Temptations.
Jimmy Ruffin Net Worth
| Net Worth | $3 Million |
| Source Of Income | Soul Singer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jimmy Ruffin is one of the richest Soul Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jimmy Ruffin 's net worth $3 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He sang in his ensemble The Dixie Nightingales as a young child.
He was named the best singer in the world in an British 1970 poll in 1970.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 3 in |
Jimmy Ruffin height 6 ft 3 in Jimmy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Jimmy Ruffin Dating?
According to our records, Jimmy Ruffin is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Jimmy Ruffin’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Jimmy Ranked on the list of most popular Soul Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jimmy Ruffin celebrates birthday on May 7 of every year.
Did Jimmy Ruffin ever sing with the Temptations?
Jimmy Ruffin, who died Monday in a Las Vegas hospital at age 78, had been in the running to join the lineup of Motown Records’ great male vocal group the Temptations in 1964. But when the other members of the group heard David sing, they gave him the job for his slightly grittier sound.
Were David Ruffin and Jimmy Ruffin related?
Jimmy Ruffin will always be a part of the Motown legacy, and I extend my sincere condolences to his family, friends and fans.” Ruffin, who was the older brother of late Temptations lead singer David Ruffin, was born in Collinsville, Mississippi in 1936.
Who first sang What Becomes of the Brokenhearted?
“What Becomes of the Brokenhearted”
Label| Soul S 35022
Songwriter(s)| William Weatherspoon Paul Riser James Dean
Producer(s)| William Weatherspoon William “Mickey” Stevenson
Jimmy Ruffin singles chronology
How many Ruffin brothers were there?
But he one day admitted that he had a sister, Rita Mae, and two famous brothers : David, the Temptation, and Jimmy Ruffin, a Motown artist who sang “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted.”
Who was the best Temptations lead singer?
In many ways, Paul Williams was the Temptations’ unsung hero. He and Eddie Kendricks were their original lead singers, but when of the Motown group broke worldwide and became soul heroes with “My Girl” in 1964, it was David Ruffin’s voice that rang out.