Meet Ruff

Guitarist and showman RUFF LEE brings fire, flash, and finesse to every performance. Known for his electrifying ULTRAVIOLET persona, he’s lit up stages around the world—blurring the lines between musician and spectacle. Whether he’s tearing through solos or crafting layered soundscapes in the studio, Ruff is a force of nature in Atlanta’s rock scene and beyond.

It all started with a moment: Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock, flickering on a TV screen. Eight-year-old Ruff was never the same. He picked up a guitar and dove headfirst into everything from classic soul grooves to the complex grind of progressive metal. By his teens, he wasn’t just playing—he was shaping sound as a go-to session guitarist, live sideman, and teacher.

After building a solid reputation as a producer and artist development pro in Indianapolis, Ruff brought his talents to Atlanta in 2005. Since then, he’s kept the pedal down—laying down scorching tracks in studios, lighting up venues from London to L.A., and earning his place as a fixture in Atlanta’s Rock Royalty.