- Was offered the chance to sing with The Temptations, but he politely declined and suggested his younger brother, David Ruffin. David then sang some of The Temptations' classic songs, including "Beauty's Only Skin Deep", "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" and, most notably, "My Girl".
- His most famous song was "What Becomes of The Brokenhearted".
- Older brother of David Ruffin.
- Distant cousin of The Temptations' bass singer, The Temptations.
- Father of Jimmy Ruffin Jr.. Uncle of Cheryl Ruffin, Nedra Ruffin, Kimberly Ruffin-Jones, and David Ruffin Jr..
- Living in England and continues to tour and performs. (May 2010)
- Has six children.
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