American Ruse

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American Ruse
Also known asThe Ruse
Origin Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Southern United States
GenresRock and Roll
Southern Rock
Punk Rock
Associated acts Los Hijos Del Diablo
The Nixons
LSDemons
Murder on the Midway
Kansas City Faggots
Badstrip
Website http://www.americanruse.com
Past membersGrant Tatum
Ryan Schofield
Travis Harvey
Regan Killackey
Rob Robinson
Don Nguyen
Ricky Brooks
Patrick Fleming

American Ruse was a 5 piece Rock 'n' roll band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They formed in 2003 and have opened for Fu Manchu, The Riverboat Gamblers, The Black Halos and Nebula. [1] Their tracks have been featured in 411 Video Magazine #66 [2] and appear on Flattery: a tribute to Radio Birdman. [3] [4] American Ruse disbanded in 2005. [5] Some members went on to form Los Hijos Del Diablo [6]

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Discography

American Ruse - Self Titled

Flattery: A tribute to Radio Birdman Volume 3

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