Ruts Dc Present the Ruts

A concert by Ruts DC celebrating fifty years of The Ruts, the British band formed in London in 1977 that mixed punk with reggae, dub and rock. The night is staged at the Social.

The Ruts were formed in London in 1977, and their debut album, The Crack, appeared in 1979. The original line-up was Malcolm Owen, Paul Fox, Dave Ruffy and Segs Jennings. Their sound joined punk to reggae, dub and rock. Their best-known songs include In A Rut, Babylon's Burning, Something That I Said, Jah War, Staring at the Rude Boys and West One (Shine On Me). Other albums in their catalogue are Grin & Bear It, Animal Now, Rhythm Collision, Music Must Destroy and Counterculture?

After the loss of Malcolm Owen in 1980, the remaining members carried on as Ruts DC, and Paul Fox left the group in 2007. Ruts DC continue to perform and record as an active band.

This tour, presented by Ruts DC, marks fifty years since the band's formation and draws on songs from across their catalogue. Special guests are on the bill. The concert takes place at the Social, a venue that hosts live music and shows.