Ruffus | |
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Origin | Estonia |
Genres | Indie rock, pop rock |
Years active | 1997–2003 |
Members |
Vaiko Eplik Jaan Pehk Ivo Etti Margus Tohver Siim Mäesalu |
Ruffus was an indie rock band from Estonia that was originally known as Claire's Birthday. They represented their country in the Eurovision Song Contest 2003.
Vaiko Eplik formed the band Claire’s Birthday in 1997. It became a national pop sensation, releasing three albums and winning Estonian Music awards. As a joke in 2003, the band entered the Estonian selection of Eurovision Song Contest and won it with the song "Eighties Coming Back".