The Ruts (later known as Ruts DC) are an English reggae-influenced punk rock band, notable for the 1979 UK Top 10 hit “Babylon’s Burning”, and an earlier single “In a Rut”, which was not a hit but was highly regarded and regularly played by BBC Radio 1 disc jockey John Peel.
Also Known As
Ruts DC
Associated Acts
Ruts D.C.
Genres
Punk rock, reggae rock, ska punk, oi!
Labels
People Unite, Virgin, Bohemian, Sosumi & Westworld
Origin
London, England
Website
Years Active
1977 1983, 2007 present
Name
The Ruts