Madcat's music has been evolving for over 35 years. It started in the Chicago area in the early 1960s, with Madcat playing folk/blues on guitar and harmonica. By the late 60s he had immersed himself in the Chicago Blues and was studying harmonica with Big Walter Horton. In the early 70s Madcat moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan where he was a key presence in two of Ann Arbor's finest progressive rock bands: New Heavenly Blue and Sky King. By the mid 70s Madcat was touring the world with jazz pianist Dave Brubeck. In the 80s, Madcat went solo infusing the folk/blues tradition with elements of rock and jazz. In the 90s, Madcat toured extensively with the duo Madcat & Kane.

In 1997, The Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica (SPAH) named Peter Madcat Ruth the Harmonica Player of the Year.

Madcat is now considered one of the best harmonica players on the planet. He continues to tour with Madcat & Kane, and also tours with Chris Brubeck's trio: Triple Play.

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