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Friday 06 September 2013
Adv: £14 (+BF)
Support:
Notsensibles
Bug
16+
NUS/Public
Doors: 7.30-11pm
Club
The Ruts DC are back with a vengeance. Formed in 1981 by the rhythm section and guitarist of The Ruts, The Ruts had enjoyed three whirlwind years of success, including singles "Babylon's Burning", "Jah War", "Something That I Said" and "Staring At The Rude Boys", along with albums "The Crack", "Grin And Bear It" and a much-talked-about John Peel Session. The hugely influential DJ supported the band from the off, giving debut single "In A Rut" heavy airplay, and making the world listen up.
Without doubt, the best of the bunch from the late 70s punk/dub crossover scene, the original Ruts line up came to an abrupt halt following the death of front-man Malcolm Owen. Opting to carry on in the face of adversity, it wasn't long before the booming rhythm section of Dave Ruffy and John 'Segs' Jennings came forward with The Ruts DC (DC from the Latin 'De Capo' meaning 'from the beginning'). With strong early roots, reggae and dub influences coming to the fore, the resulting album "Rhythm Collision Vol. 1" was recorded with then relatively unknown dub specialist Mad Professor and is still a huge fan favourite.
Both Ruffy and Segs, (oft-described as Europe's Sly and Robbie - no small boast considering their playing is matched by their far ranging production skills!) have since had wide and varied careers. In 2007, The Ruts reformed for the first time in 27 years, performing a benefit for original guitarist Paul Fox following his diagnosis with lung cancer. Henry Rollins took over vocal duties and The Damned, Misty In Roots, UK Subs, Tom Robinson, John Otway and more supported them. Described by The Times as "the best punk gig of all time", the show proved the rhythm section to be as strong as ever and will forever remain in London gig legend.
In May 2013, a long anticipated follow up to "Rhythm Collision Vol. 1" was released to huge fan and critic accalim. The band will be debuting the new material from "Rhythm Collision Vol. 2" in a series of exclusive live shows, and will be joined by keyboard and guitar virtuoso Seamus Beaghen, along with some very special guests.
Support comes from Burnley's Notsensibles, who recently made an unlikely comeback to the UK charts with classic track "I'm In Love With Margaret Thatcher".
Preston is pleased to welcome these punk legends on one of only 3 headline UK dates!