g, voc, *1953 US, Fort Worth, Texas
Singer / Musician / Songwriter of Rock and Blues
Mason Ruffner (born 1953) is an American blues and rock singer, guitarist and songwriter. He has worked with many musicians including Bob Dylan, Daniel Lanois, Robert Ealey, Memphis Slim, John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Page and Ringo Starr. From 1985 to the present, Ruffner has released six albums, including Gypsy Blood (1987) and You Can't Win (1999).Ruffner's career has been inspired by Jimmy Reed, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Lightnin' Hopkins and Howlin' Wolf. In addition, he has drawn influences from the literary work of the French poets, Comte de Lautréamont, Charles Baudelaire and Arthur Rimbaud.
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Mason Ruffner/Gypsy Blood | Mason Ruffner | 2009 | Compil. |
So Far.... | Mason Ruffner | 2008 | Compil. |
You Can't Win | Mason Ruffner | 1999 | Album |
Evolution | Mason Ruffner | 1994 | Album |
Guitar Bandits | Robin Trower - Joe Walsh - Mason Ruffner | 1992 | Album |
Double Whammy Instore Sampler | Omar And The Howlers, Mason Ruffner | 1987 | Album |
Gypsy Blood | Mason Ruffner | 1987 | Album |
Gypsy Blood | Mason Ruffner | 1987 | Album |
Distant Thunder | Mason Ruffner | 1987 | Single |
Dancin' On Top Of The World | Mason Ruffner | 1987 | Single |
Echoes Of Rhythm & Blues | The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Monaco Blues Band, Mason Ruffner, Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble | 1986 | Compil. |
Mason Ruffner | Mason Ruffner | 1985 | Album |
Gravediggers | Mason Ruffner | 1985 | Single |