This UK indie rock quartet enjoyed a cult following but little commercial success from their inception in 1992, to their final implosion at the start of the new millennium. Ruth was formed by Matt Hales (b. January 1972, Southampton, Hampshire, England; vocals/piano), his brother Ben Hales (guitar/vocals), Matt Vincent-Brown (drums/vocals), and Stephen Cousins (bass/vocals). The latter had already enjoyed a modicum of chart success as a member of A Tribe Of Toffs, who reached the UK Top 30 in 1988 with the charming "John Kettley (Is A Weatherman)". Despite earning a loyal foll...