From humble beginnings playing the trumpet at age 10 and continuing through college, Eugene “Elliott” Ruff-Wagner began performing professionally as a rock and country drummer in 1975, from which you can infer eligibility for the senior discount at IHOP. There have been many original and cover bands along the way in San Jose, California and Albuquerque, New Mexico. These days you might catch him playing the guitar and singing his original songs at the occasional open mic. This is his Soundcloud collection of original songs written over the years and recorded in various settings, including home demos and professional studio recordings. Elliott would like to thank the many other musicians included in these recordings - Chris, Chick, and Candy Marshall; Christine Amber; Robert Berry; Gary Reynolds; Patrick Hickey; Doug Flint; Robyn Mackenzie; and the family pets (on Ol' Yellergrass and Tuna Catserrole).

Eugene "Elliott" Ruff-Wagner