Born Ruffians
- Origin
- Midland
- Formed
- 2004
- Genres
- rock indépendant
- Labels
- Yep Roc Records
Biography
Born Ruffians are a Canadian indie rock band based in Toronto. Officially founded in 2004 in the Georgian Bay town of Midland, Ontario, the band is composed of frontman Luke Lalonde, bassist Mitch DeRosier, drummer Steve Hamelin, and keyboardist Maddy Wilde. During the 2010s, they were also joined by Andy Lloyd (guitar/keyboards) and Adam Hindle (drums). Born Ruffians released their debut album Red, Yellow & Blue in 2008, and have since released nine albums in total. Their latest album, Beauty's Pride, was released in 2025.
Highlights
- Formed in 2004 in Midland, Ontario.
- Debut album: Red, Yellow & Blue (2008).
- Latest album: Beauty's Pride (2025).
- Label: Yep Roc Records.
Discography
- Born Ruffians · EP2006
- Little Garçon EP · EP2008
- Red, Yellow & Blue2008
- Say It2010
- Plinky Plonk EP · EP2010
- Birthmarks2013
- Acoustic EP · EP2014
- RUFF2015
- XTRA RUFF · EP2016
- Uncle, Duke & The Chief2018
- Juice2020
- SQUEEZE2020
- PULP2021
- Athena · EP2025
- Beauty’s Pride2025
FAQ
When was the band formed?
The band Born Ruffians was formed in 2004.
Who are the members of the band?
The current members of Born Ruffians are Luke Lalonde (guitar and vocals), Mitch Derosier (bass), and Steve Hamelin (drums).
Where does the artist come from?
Born Ruffians originates from Midland, Ontario, Canada.
What genre of music do they play?
Born Ruffians plays independent rock music.
What are their biggest hits?
Some of their biggest hits include the albums 'Red, Yellow & Blue' (2008) and 'Say It' (2010).
Have they won any awards?
Born Ruffians has not won any awards.
