Biography
Marvin L. Ruffin - Born in the suburbs of Detroit Michigan during the time that soul ruled the airways and Motown music was 'the sound of young America'. While watching the artists that paraded the streets of Detroit, Marvin had no illusions of being a star in his own right, even though his first cousins Jimmy and David Ruffin were in the forefront of the Motown Machine. Marvin was content with listening and sometimes even meeting some of the entertainers that happened to cross his path. Whether it was Stevie Wonder in the barber shop or Diana Ross in the supermarket, Marvin took it all in stride not knowing that someday he would share the same venues as these legendary artists.
His first encounter with his yet to be discovered talent came at a school function with his sister Evelyn were he sang at a pep rally for the entire school to a thunderous applause. This triggers a spark in Marvin that burns to this day.
It was Jimmy Ruffin who first took Marvin under his wing and proceeded to tell him of the ins and outs of the music business. Still this was not what Marvin wanted to do. Sure he recognized he had a talent, but he also saw the pitfalls of the record biz. But soon it took over and after singing in a couple of groups, Marvin knew where his destiny lies.
Always remembering the phrase "don't quit your day job", Marvin became a Master mechanic, but kept a 4 piece band on the side to do weekend gigs and always keep that record deal in the back of his mind. More >>
Marvin L. Ruffin - Born in the suburbs of Detroit Michigan during the time that soul ruled the airways and Motown music was 'the sound of young America'. While watching the artists that paraded the streets of Detroit, Marvin had no illusions of being a star in his own right, even though his first cousins Jimmy and David Ruffin were in the forefront of the Motown Machine. Marvin was content with listening and sometimes even meeting some of the entertainers that happened to cross his path. Whether it was Stevie Wonder in the barber shop or Diana Ross in the supermarket, Marvin took it all in stride not knowing that someday he would share the same venues as these legendary artists.
His first encounter with his yet to be discovered talent came at a school function with his sister Evelyn were he sang at a pep rally for the entire school to a thunderous applause. This triggers a spark in Marvin that burns to this day.
It was Jimmy Ruffin who first took Marvin under his wing and proceeded to tell him of the ins and outs of the music business. Still this was not what Marvin wanted to do. Sure he recognized he had a talent, but he also saw the pitfalls of the record biz. But soon it took over and after singing in a couple of groups, Marvin knew where his destiny lies.
Always remembering the phrase "don't quit your day job", Marvin became a Master mechanic, but kept a 4 piece band on the side to do weekend gigs and always keep that record deal in the back of his mind. More >>