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Post by tdallasw on Jul 8, 2003 14:47:58 GMT -5
MERIDIAN, Miss. - Meridian Mayor John Robert Smith said this week the city supports efforts for a tribute to the late David Ruffin, a member of The Temptations.
Ruffin, a Meridian native, was one of the original Temptations, and sang lead vocals on such hits as "My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud To Beg."
"We're not trying to build a David Ruffin Fund," said his brother, Quincy Ruffin. "We're trying to build a foundation to help people in need of educational help, especially as far as drugs are concerned."
Quincy Ruffin said plans also include locating a park or outdoor area in downtown Meridian in honor of the singer.
Smith said the holdup is securing a location and written proposals for a statue and museum. He said once this is done organizers can solicit federal funds for the project.
Davis Eli Ruffin was born Jan. 18, 1941, in Meridian, Miss. Known professionally as David Ruffin, he was an original member of the Temptations.
In 1989, Ruffin was reunited with the whole band when the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.
Ruffin died June 1, 1991, in Philadelphia at the age of 50 of a drug overdose.
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Post by livesey00 on Jul 8, 2003 15:22:36 GMT -5
I didn't know Mr Ruffin had another brother apart from Jimmy.
Does anybody know how old Quincey is?
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Post by rufffan on Jul 8, 2003 16:20:15 GMT -5
I didn't know Mr Ruffin had another brother apart from Jimmy. Does anybody know how old Quincey is? I have read that Quincy is older but do not know the exact age. He also had an older sister Rita Mae. |
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Post by MzClassic on Jul 8, 2003 16:48:44 GMT -5
I have read that Quincy is older but do not know the exact age. He also had an older sister Rita Mae. I've seen a photo of Quincy, and he looks remarkably like David... |
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Post by MzClassic on Jul 8, 2003 16:50:45 GMT -5
MERIDIAN, Miss. - Meridian Mayor John Robert Smith said this week the city supports efforts for a tribute to the late David Ruffin, a member of The Temptations. Ruffin, a Meridian native, was one of the original Temptations, and sang lead vocals on such hits as "My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud To Beg." "We're not trying to build a David Ruffin Fund," said his brother, Quincy Ruffin. "We're trying to build a foundation to help people in need of educational help, especially as far as drugs are concerned." Quincy Ruffin said plans also include locating a park or outdoor area in downtown Meridian in honor of the singer. Smith said the holdup is securing a location and written proposals for a statue and museum. He said once this is done organizers can solicit federal funds for the project. Davis Eli Ruffin was born Jan. 18, 1941, in Meridian, Miss. Known professionally as David Ruffin, he was an original member of the Temptations. In 1989, Ruffin was reunited with the whole band when the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Ruffin died June 1, 1991, in Philadelphia at the age of 50 of a drug overdose. GREAT NEWS TDallas...It's been a LONG time coming!!! Interesting how Meridian made the news today in a Tragic way with the shooting spree at Lockheed Martin  |
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Post by kalisa2 on Jul 8, 2003 20:19:48 GMT -5
According to Quincy, he was 5 years old in 1934 when his mother married Mr. Ruffin.
From pictures I have, I don't see a resemblance between Quincy and David, but Quincy was quite heavy-set so maybe that's why.
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Post by iratherlikeme on Jul 8, 2003 20:32:01 GMT -5
So I'm guessing David and Quincy would've looked like the number 10 standing next to each other. ;D
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Post by kalisa2 on Jul 8, 2003 21:04:08 GMT -5
LOL, IRLM!! You might say that. In fact...you DID say that  I don't have a clear enough picture of a younger Quincy to put up, but even the earliest shots I have of him show him to be a bit on the bulky side. Here's one from 1984...maybe someone else can see a resemblance:  |
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Post by Tempzfanat14 on Jul 8, 2003 21:05:34 GMT -5
oh wow, they look nothing alike to me  |
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Post by Brandi1978 on Jul 9, 2003 0:03:54 GMT -5
I wish his family all of the luck in securing a park or outdoor area for David. he deserves it alot :yourock:
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Post by Ivory Fair on Jul 9, 2003 0:08:44 GMT -5
YAY!!!!! MORE STATUES!!!!!!!!!!! :clap:
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Post by MzClassic on Jul 9, 2003 2:45:32 GMT -5
I've seen a photo of Quincy, and he looks remarkably like David... My Bad Guys....I've mistaken Quincy for David's half brother Calvin..let me find a photo of Calvin. |
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Post by kalisa2 on Jul 9, 2003 8:13:13 GMT -5
Classic...Yes!! I've seen a photo of Calvin and he sure does look like David  ! |
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Post by Ivory Fair on Jul 9, 2003 10:47:00 GMT -5
Classic wanted me to post this........
(Photo has been requested to be removed)
Calvin is the OTHER guy in the white cowboy hat.
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Post by MzClassic on Jul 9, 2003 16:41:04 GMT -5
Classic wanted me to post this........ Thanks Ivory..  |
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