Sammy Hagar & Edgar Winter Drummer Chuck Ruff 1951-2011 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 10-15-2011, 03:37 PM

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Reno rock drummer Chuck Ruff, known for his work on hits like Edgar Winter Group's monster hit "Frankenstein," died Friday after a long illness.

Redrocker.com reports that Ruff died in San Francisco. He was 60. Ruff played locally with the Chuck Ruff Group and Geezerslaw.
Sammy Hagar, who Ruff once drummed for, said on his website, “I lost one of my old bandmates, Chuck Ruff today. Chuck was my drummer on ‘Danger Zone’ and ‘Street Machine’ and many many live tours together. I have only memories of great times and great music with Chuck. My condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.”

Marvo301 · 10-15-2011, 06:07 PM

Chuck Ruff

-STEFFY- · 10-15-2011, 06:12 PM

It doesn't say how he died.

Vahan · 10-15-2011, 06:22 PM

Either they don't want to disclose it, or it takes time. Most likely the latter.

Zoneboy · 10-15-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by -STEFFY-

It doesn't say how he died.

It does say after long illness, the family may have chosen not to reveal the exact cause.

-STEFFY- · 10-15-2011, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

It does say after long illness, the family may have chosen not to reveal the exact cause.

OK, I was just wondering what the exact illness was.

Riley Martin · 10-15-2011, 10:52 PM

RIP

catlover79 · 10-16-2011, 01:01 AM

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10-15-2011, 06:12 PM	#3
-STEFFY- Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jul 18, 2007 Location: USA Posts: 14,580	It doesn't say how he died.

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Vahan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2008 Posts: 2,712	Either they don't want to disclose it, or it takes time. Most likely the latter.

10-15-2011, 10:52 PM	#7
Riley Martin Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 09, 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 471	RIP