He initially relocated to California at the age of 17 , but returned to Texas in the 1970s inspired to play music .
Ruffner was born in Fort Worth , Texas , and grew up in a strict Protestant home .
Ruffner initially relocated to California at the age of 17 , but returned to Texas in the 1970s inspired to play music .
Ruffner was born in Fort Worth , Texas , and grew up in a strict Protestant home .