Ruth Polsky

Ruth Polsky was born on December 5th, 1954, and was a famous music booker and promoter in New York City during the 1970's and 80's. She is known to have broke the post-punk New Wave music scenes in clubs like Danceteria, Limelight, and the Ritz. She also set up U.S. tours for bands like The Smiths, New Order, and Sisters of Mercy. On September 7, 1986 she was hit by a runaway cab and killed in front of the Limelight theater.