Table of Biography
Ruthie Morris is an American Guitarist. Ruthie Morris is a member of the Atlanta power pop band “Magnapop”. The band co-wrote their hits “Open the Door” and “Slowly, Slowly”.
Early Life and Childhood
Ruthie Morris was born on March 5, 1964, in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA. She is 59 years old and is under the astrological sign, Pisces. She holds American nationality and his birth name is Ruth Mary Morris.
The name and information regarding Morris’s parents are not available until now. Similarly, information related to her other family members such as her siblings, cousins, grandparents, relatives, and others also has not come forward until now. She seems to be a very private person who likes to keep her personal and family life private and away from the media as well as the public.
Education
Regarding Morris’s educational background and qualifications, no information is available and is still under review. However, considering her age, she might have at least graduated high school. But we cannot be sure regarding her university education.
Caption: Ruthie Morris along with her friends (Source: Instagram)
Career and Professional Life
Ruthie Morris started playing music in her birthplace. She began as a member of “The Pockets” after first learning guitar when she was 20 years old. Then, in the year 1989, she was able to transplant herself to East Atlanta. It was the place where she got the opportunity to meet Linda Hopper who was a member of the Athens, Georgia music scene in the late 1970s and early 1980s. They both became friends and started writing songs together, forming the core of “Magnapop”.
Magnapop went on to record four extended plays as well as three studio albums through the 1990s. They even went on to release two minor hit singles on the Modern Rock Tracks chart, “Slowly, Slowly” and “Open the Door”.
The band also toured the music festival circuit and was able to open for major alternative rock acts such as R.E.M. Their band was dropped by their record label and they were unable to record for seven years due to contractual obligations. It was after the 1996 release of Rubbing Doesn’t Help. Then, Ruthie went to Seattle, Washington.
She went on to play with the one-off group “The New Candidates” along with Curtis Hall in the year 2004. They released the 7″ single “I’m Coming Down”/”Set It on Fire”. Eventually, in the year 2005, Magnapop was able to release their first album in nine years, “Mouthfeel”. And, the re-formed group went on to tour to support the record throughout the United States and the festival circuit in Europe and has continued to perform and record through 2010.
Caption: Ruthie Morris with her band members, “Magnapop” (Source: Instagram)
More About Career
Moreover, Morris lost much of her musical equipment, Magnapop memorabilia, and the first Compact Disc pressing of Chase Park due to the 2009 Georgia floods. She was very sab about it. So, the Atlanta musicians and former Magnapop bandmates Tim Lee and Amy Ray threw a benefit concert to assist her in replacing her losses on December 15, 2009. Also, Juliana Hatfield wrote “Ruthless” in the year 1993 as a tribute to Morris after a conversation about Camille Paglia.
Furthermore, Ruthie is popular for her fierce guitar-playing style, which complements Linda Hopper’s pop-influenced vocals. Also, the critics have compared her to punk legends like the Ramones and also to softer alternative rock musicians like Johnny Marr.
Caption: Ruthie Morris performing on the stage (Source: Getty Images)
Relationship Status
Ruthie Morris seems to be single at the moment. And, as a private person, she has kept her love life private as well and barely speaks on the topic. There is a possibility that she has kept her boyfriend a secret if she has one. Even talking about her past relationships, no information has come forward until now. But we can guess that she might have been in at least one relationship until now.
Body Measurements
The body measurements of Ruthie Morris such as her height, weight, chest size, waist size, hip size, and any other sizes are also not available and are still under review. Moreover, she has blonde hair and brown eyes.
Social Media
Ruthie Morris owns an Instagram and Twitter account. She owns her Instagram account under the name “magnapopruthie2” and has 625 followers on it. And, her Twitter account has garnered 300 followers until now.
Net Worth 2024
As per idolnetworth, Ruthie Morris has a net worth of $100K-$1M and her main income source seems to be her career of being in a band.