Ruts Formation
Fronts the Ruts as the London band forms and begins developing a punk sound influenced by reggae.
Role range: 1977-1980
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Malcolm Owen Biography and Timeline
Follow Malcolm Owen through 8 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Malcolm Owen, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1977
1978
Ruts Live Circuit
Performs with the Ruts around Britain's punk club circuit as the band builds a following through energetic live shows.
Role range: 1977-1980
1979
Babylon's Burning Top Ten
Babylon's Burning enters the Official Singles Chart and reaches number seven.
Role range: 1977-1980
Something That I Said
Something That I Said enters the Official Singles Chart and reaches number twenty-nine.
Role range: 1977-1980
Babylon's Burning Television Breakthrough
Performs Babylon's Burning with the Ruts during the band's rapid rise into the British punk mainstream.
Role range: 1977-1980
In a Rut
The Ruts release In a Rut, an early single that helps establish the band before their major chart breakthrough.
Role range: 1977-1980
Jah War
The Ruts release Jah War, reflecting the band's distinctive mixture of punk energy and reggae influence.
Role range: 1977-1980
The Crack Album
The Ruts release debut album The Crack during their breakthrough year.
Role range: 1977-1980
Records, sources and methodology
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