I believe David Ruffin's firing from the Tempts was justified, he was out of control with his ego and thinking he was above the group in talent and vocal appeal. However, i think a suspension from the group would have been an option to see if he could have straightened up his act, but then again the group had quickly found a replacement there was little time in between I wish it would rain, or I could never love another and Cloud NIne, they found Dennis Edwards quickly, and Edwards replaced Ruffin just in time for the TCB debut in September of 68. Its been said David was not in agreement of the billing of the tv show and that was part of the problem that caused his quick exit.
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