David Ruffy - Ruts DC / The Waterboys / Sinead O'connor / Kirsty Macoll / Aztec Camera / Prefab Sprout Artwork

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David Ruffy - Ruts DC / The Waterboys / Sinead O'connor / Kirsty Macoll / Aztec Camera / Prefab Sprout

June 15, 2024 • Matty Roberts - Percussion Discussion

David Ruffy - Percussion Discussion - Episode 138

Joining me today is founding member and drummer of The Ruts (knowun as Ruts DC these days.
Join Ruffy and myself as we pick through his amazing career starting with all the bands in Pre Ruts, this explains why they werent your everyday Punk band.

We also talk about his work with some of the biggest artists in the 80's and 90's including Prefab Sprout, The Waterboys, Aztec Camera, Karl Wallinger, Kirsty MacColl and Sinead O'connor to name but a few, quite the list im sure you will agree.

Ruffy tells us how he is still practicing and studying new styles every day at 72 years old! His enthusiasm for drums and music is as strong as it ever was as he talks about a new Ruts DC acoustic album and Tour this July.

What a wonderful chap, Ruffy, thanks so much for giving up your time so generously! please check out the Ruts DC website for the forthcoming tour dates

www.rutsdc.com