Artist description It is rare to find an artist who has it all - a talent for great songwriting, a reputation for being a musician's musician, an evocative and passionate voice, a highly recognisable sound and musical integrity. Michael Ruff is one of those artists. An exciting live performer, Michael maintains a large following in Los Angeles, New York and consistently sells out concerts throughout Europe. He is always recording new material and makes his home in Hawaii.

Music Style easy listening, soft rock, pop, acoustic

Similar Artists Lionel Richie, Paul McCartney, Michael Bolton, Sting, Stevie Wonder

Artist History Artists who have recorded Michael's songs: Bonnie Raitt, ("Cry On My Shoulder" on multi platinum "Nick of Time" and "Shake a Little" on grammy nominated "Road Tested"), Huey Lewis, David Sanborn, Kenny Loggins ("The Art of Letting Go" on "The Unimaginable Life"), Karla Bonoff, Carl Anderson, Roberta Flack, Chaka, BEBE Winans ("Seeing For The Very First Time" on his Debut CD), Hawaiian Style Band (title song "Ohana") "Wonderful Life", On the upcoming all star tribute CD to Nicolette Larson, NEW covers by Brenda Russell and Marylin Scott and many others... (Michael has been associated with eight grammy nominations). Musical Director/Keyboardist for, and recorded with such artists as: Lionel Richie, Chaka, David Sanborn, Rickie Lee Jones, Stevie Nicks, Al Jarreau, Karla Bonoff, Brenda Russell, The Jacksons, The Winans, Dianne Schuur, Todd Rungren and many others. He has written and performed music for feature films and TV including: "Impulse", "Don’t Tell Her It’s Me", "Back To Reality" - Showtime (ACE award winner), HBO feature presentation theme, "Rainbow Maker" (theme for Disneys "Polly"), and songs featured in "Thirtysomething", "Young and the Restless", "Hyperion Bay", "All My Children", "Baywatch", National Geographic and music for countless commercials.

Albums Once in a Lifetime, Michael Ruff Band, Speaking in Melodies, Feels Good - Live, Girl Like You, Lovesongs + Lullabies

Location Fountain Valley, CA - USA

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