Over the last few years Russell has been establishing himself on the UK clinic tour scene and impressing many with his unique brand of performing and teaching.
He has supported artists such as greg bissonette and completed a tour with Liberty Devito.Russell continually strives to push himself musically and has played in a remarkably diverse set of situations.He has worked with the respected jazz artist Chris Barber and his band,Alan Price,as well as the heavier projects including Rockzilla,Expose,and of course filling the stool of the late great Cozy Powell in Bedlam.His band The Gods (Generators Of Distorted Sound) have completed there debut album in the USA and will be lining up for Ozzfest next year.Russell is also working on Tony Iommi's next album.His softer side is further demonstrated on work with Lonnie Donnegan and even the legendary Van Morrison.
Not content with just playing,Russell teaches on the Musicians channel on Sky and holds a position at the brighton Institute of Modern Music; he has also published several teaching guides.Russell has co-designed with Marrell the kickbeaters that he plays.
Russell uses and abuses Mapex Drums, A Custom Marrell lightspeed Snare and BiGFOOT kickbeaters, Sabian Cymbals, Aquarian heads, and regal tip sticks. Baskey kickstops ruggluggs
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it was good to see you again in Holland last weekend, the shows were great, I had a blast! I must say it again, you really are an animal at the drums! Just don't fall of your stool :-)
great review in Classic Rock magazine for Heep's new album! Congratulations and salutations my good man! So, when you playing with "the Sabbath" again? ;)All the best Dude!
Hi Russell, thanx for the add! All the best with your music! *On my profile I have put a little "Tribute to Billy Sheehan" and other 5 Cover songs that I have recorded with my Minidisk 8Tracks, where I play all instruments and I sing all parts . Play Loud!* Have a nice day !!! From Italy, Mauro.--- Visit also:
“We, long time fans of Uriah Heep from all over the world, are very disappointed and disgusted at the treatment that the band are getting from Universal Music and the seemingly lack of support from their management company Duroc Media.”
This is the first paragraph of a petition that is now online at www.petitiononline.com/uhwts/petition.html
If you agree with this and want to try and do something about it, here is what you can do:
First of all go to www.petitiononline.com/uhwts/petition.html and read the full petition text. If you still agree (and I think you will!), then please sign the petition with your name or nickname and the country where you live. You have to provide your email address too, but you do have the option to keep it private. If you want you can also leave a comment.
Then spread the word about the petition in any way and to as many people as you can! Start by sending this message to all Uriah Heep fans and other lovers of good rock music that you know. Webmasters of Uriah Heep websites can post a message about the petition and petition link on their websites and tell about it in their newsletters. Also we can leave messages on forums and on networking sites such as MySpace. Last but not least, you can copy the full petition text into an email message, change the “We, long time fans (……..), are” into “I, long time fan (………), am”, sign your name and send it to
info@durocmedia.com info@umusic.com
Maybe all of this will not help Uriah Heep get their new album in the stores, but I think it’s better than doing nothing, a united effort to give off a sign to Duroc and Universal is at least worth a try!!! So hopefully as many Heep fans as possible will try to help by signing the petition and spreading the word!!!
Hey Russell.....Just popping in to day hi.Hope life is treating you well and that you are not working too hard.Thanks for taking some time to chat and have some pics taken it was a real pleasure to meet you and of course hear you perform with Heep at Guilfest. Have a great weekend :)
Hey Russell, cheers for the add !! Sat next to you at wembley drum show a couple of years ago and we watched the amazing Steve Smith perform !! See you drum for Heep one of my all time fave bands !! ... All the best Rick
Hey Russ how are you mate? Are you coming bk to bimm?Good job on ur first spot in the rhythm mag, sounds great and u sound really different!lol. anyway hope ur wel and hopefully cu in september. Mark
it was nice to meet you at Guilfest, thanks for taking some time to chat and do pics with us. Really enjoyed seeing and hearing you play, you are an animal indeed! Keep on rockin'!
hey russell, hope to see you sunday in brentwood. saw u play there 2 yrs ago, saw you wandering about there last year, maybe this year i'll have the balls to come up to you and have a conversation! Peace. Neil
