Ruffus

Ruffus
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.

Members

Vaiko Eplik (2007)

History

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".[2]

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Sahlene
with "Runaway"
Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest
2003
Succeeded by
Neiokõsõ
with "Tii"
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