Notify me of follow-up comments by email. His inimitable personality in the newsroom and in the studio would always entertain his colleagues too. ZB broadcaster Jenny Woods recalled first coming across Russell when he was at the RNZ station in Taumarunui and she was in Hamilton. Id later read that there was yet another reason for the media reticence. I knew Id seen his face before. Ajax [who released many early Xpressway singles and albums] are a label in their own right, but also a shop and a distribution network dealing with about 15000 customers and shops. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. I turn off now when he comes on. RUSSELL: Im afraid Im still very condemning of the sort of lifestyleof people like Macsyna King. Thats a large slice of the relevant indie label groups in Great Britain right there most of whose records were available in New Zealand on import. Didn't realise I could come and see everyone's faces on your page. The Bruce Russell centred and run Corpus Hermeticums head was in a different place to Xpressways. Having returned North to Paeroa then university in Hamilton, brother Stu and I were early subscribers to Xpressways mail order, eagerly awaiting the catalogues (minor pieces of art in themselves I wish Id kept the Hocken Library in Dunedin has copies) and NZ and US records they sold. In Fact, "Radio Transcripts Ltd." Was Caught Just Recently, Using That Very Rare Term: Rush Limbaugh, The United States Conservative Talk-Show Host, Was The Wonderful Individual Who Did The Investigation, Which Proved That Transmission-Belts To Fellow Liberal Media Agents (Communists) Were Instructed To Use The Term: " Gravitas" In Reference To Pushing And Promoting Al Gore (Bill Clinton's Vice President \ Ran For President) Out Of Nowhere, The Term: " Gravitas ", Was Being Used By All The Democratic Liberal Communist Media Editors, Writers. Just do it!!!!!!!!!! The definitive scene fanzines final issue appeared in the summer of 1990 and kept readers abreast of Xpressways overseas plans with records mooted (and delivered) through new Chicago label Feel Good All Over and the label attached to prominent US fanzine Forced Exposure, who planned a Dead C single. Masonic Inborn parts II & III on Killing Capitalism with Kindness 3xEP compilation for Belgiums Turbulence Records soon followed. Do it Tim! Photo credit: Bruce worked as a nightly anchor, news anchor, and host of the popular Saturday night show In My Day until he died in his early 70s. We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. * Think of the traditional demeanour of a Roman Senator. Radio host Bruce Russell is being remembered as a talented newsreader with an "inimitable personality". FAZIO: I really believe that George W. Bush needed that perhaps more than anyone in recent memory because, if there is a rap about him, it may go to the gravitas issue. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Theres a wilful art edge underlying everything; an anarchistic response to the relatively formed work of the citys leading post-punk acts. READ MORE: * Mike Hosking is 'the king of radio', but Magic Talk is planning a revolt * Newstalk ZB's Marcus Lush locked out of studio mid-broadcast * Radio personality Merv Smith dies. Russell went on to work as a weekend newsreader and also hosted the Saturday night show In My Day. Take your Radio, Podcasts and Music with you. Many of The Dead Cs 1980s and 1990s albums have been repressed and released, most recently through Ba Da Bing! Dead C vs Sebadoh EP and The Operation of the Sonne LP emerged on Siltbreeze in 1993 with World Peace Hope Et Al and the Metal Heart following in 1994 and The White House LP in 1995. We recorded the album in March 1989, and by September, Roger [Shepherd] had come around to a position of wanting to do it. Bruce Russell Cause Of Death? Stuff understands. Those local needs would soon be addressed and answered by the international indie community, but for now the flame still flickered in Dunedin. Bruce was one of a kind and a colleague for over 20 years. Copyright 2022 Discovery NZ Limited (Warner Bros. Xpressway people. But they spend itall on drink and weed! "That was all down to Bruce's ability to take anything, no matter how normal or absurd it might be, and bring it to life. 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They can be emailed to timr@newstalkzb.co.nz or sent to Tim Roxborogh, Newstalk ZB, Private Bag 92198, Auckland. Tim Dower announces the passing of Bruce Russell on Newstalk ZB Go on, ask me whats its been like to play with Bruce Russell for two decades in the improvisational group, A Handful of Dust? He is a beautiful person and so is his mother Marie in Scotland!!! Contact established we returned volley with a list of questions about the label and The Dead C. Bruces answers were comprehensive and detailed enough to be run in full Q&A form. You both doing a great job, and cant help but say to you that I cannot for the life of me, get to sleep without having you both beside me just a little bit of fun ,but its true. Great friend no doubt but maybe write a book Pam. Find out more about him. Photo / Tim Roxborogh. And why the hell arethe police showing bloody cultural sensitivity to Maori? The double LP Harsh 70s Reality and Clyma Est Mort followed in 1992. Russell worked all over New Zealand throughout his broadcasting career. CLIFT: Well, Dick Cheney brings congeniality and he brings gravitas. _____________________________________________ Ras Mikaere Enoch Mc Carty Ambassador - Tainui Kiingitanga \ Te Aotearoa N.Z. Small creative communities, co-operative endeavour, words and challenging guitar sound, and writing with a historical and archival bent and local underground focus? Trust me it's Mikey! Freddy was a bit of a deprived child, his mum was on a social welfare benefit. It would later be covered by Yo La Tengo and was still in their set as an encore in May 2000 at Irving Plaza in New York. Bruce Russell dead. Bruce, meanwhile, checked out The Terminals Disconnect LP, Skeptics Amalgam and The Renderers and Cyclops live. My thoughts with family. Whats the pronunciation these days, Maori orMarry? A portionof the transcript copied from his website follows. Newstalk ZB's Bruce Russell spent a lifetime being a companion to his treasured listeners. His on-air interactions earned him loyalty from young and old listeners throughout the night and on his Saturday night show. ROBERTS: Hes had health problems, uh, hes worked for a Big Oil company, but he has the gravitas. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Michael Morley deals with the more melodic area of things (hes playing the tune of the songs) while Bruce Russell uses his guitar in a melodically minimal, almost percussive way, hurling large slices of distortion fuelled dynamics into the sound. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. On his return to Christchurch later that year, he joined Flying Nun Records in Christchurch as a volunteer publicist and intern. At the time we were just another fringe group of cult nutters outside the mainstream of New Zealand music. He always liked to give it the absolute best he could, he was an unmistakable professional. Previously, Bruce was the Host at Newstalk ZB. The rhetoric and the racism that comes from that joker isappalling! Maybe now the election is over you could persuade zb to get her back. Newstalk ZB, that bed of ignorant right wing hatred, is "leftist". Thanks for doing that for I also appreciate putting faces to names. I honestly dont believe that because your land wastaken off you, that you bash your kids. Cheers, Nanster. Adrienne from Nelson with the pizza Mark Dye sent her in the post a little mouldy unfortunately. But because it was delivered by Bruce it was blinking real and the morning Freddy met his doom at the roundabout on his bike was a very emotional morning for a lot of people. My friends and I are no strangers to the large co-op arts venue up the sharp rising Stafford Street south of the Octagon, having been regulars there at musical events in mid-1986. Russel was survived by his wife, Lorna, and son Andrew. Flying Nun Records collected up the early Dead C recordings in 1999 for a greatest hits Perform DR 503C CD. Ken Knight, a former radio host at Nga Iwi FM in Paeroa in the early 2000s, said the station would take the ZB news feed and 99 per cent of the time it was Bruce reading the news. I would drop in with a crash and a bang in the morning. They can be emailed to timr@newstalkzb.co.nz or sent to Tim Roxborogh, Newstalk ZB, Private Bag 92198, Auckland. That is NOT the Mikey I know!!! Bruce Russellattacks the guitar, Arc Caf 2005. They fill that oversized warehouse up with songs coming out of songs. Little Brucie of Little Wanganui with a fan. Newstalk ZB radio host Bruce Russell is being remembered as a talented broadcaster with an "inimitable personality" after he died over the weekend. That knowledge, especially of old TV shows and movies and musicians, was a large part of why he was so beloved by his listeners. Whether it was reading the news or creating the character Freddy on Timaru's Radio Caroline in the. They confirmed his death in a statement on Monday morning. "Geopelia" wrote in message news:iugph9$rhf$1@dont-email.me * Nothing rare about the term Gravitas. Russell is survived by his wife Lorna and son Andrew. "Bruce Russell, one of the long-time Newstalk ZB hosts, passed away suddenly but peacefully last night," the station stated on its website. He came to the massive city of Auckland and was offered an evening shift, which he accepted like a duck to water and has been working there ever since. Rough Trades [UK and US retailer and distributor] collapse had pushed groups back on to a more do it yourself level. RUSSELL: Ive got quite a few e-mails here, all about the topic underdiscussion tonight. Theres a $10,000 sound system paid for by the establishing grant and accommodation for visiting musicians with secure storage available on the premises. "I am devastated," sports broadcaster Miles Davis wrote. The conversations he had on-air brought him loyalty from listeners young and old both throughout the night and on his Saturday night show. Visiting acts of a similar mind, including Roy Montgomery, Bird Nest Roys and The Pterodactyls, also stopped in. The esoteric art and titles Bruce Russell used for the CDs and singles reflected his interest in the occult. The veteran radio presenter passed away suddenly on Sunday evening while at work before he was due to start his on-air shift. Bored with university in 1989, Stu and I revived Ha Ha Ha, the Hamilton fanzine Id first published there in 1983 and 1984. Hes concerned about the circular banner that partly encloses and confines the jester that is their symbol. All registered. Even after his death, his family has yet to come out in the media; they may be having some quiet time at this challenging time. A July 23, 1994 show at Dunedins Super 8 helped make up The Dead Cs seventh album The Operation of The Sonne. His collaborations with Kim Pieters, Peter Stapleton, Tom Lax, Birchville Cat Motel, Ralf Wehowsky, Richard Francis, Jason Kahn, Roy Montgomery, Lasse Marhaug, Gnarlosand John Wiese dot the time. Copyright 2016 The Roxborogh Report. Bruce was a wonderful team member and a talented host and newsreader who brought joy to our audiences for many years. His death has left a hole in many people's lives, including his treasured listeners, for whom he was not just a talkback host, but also a friend, counsellor and companion.". Russell turned in an assured full-page piece on new Dunedin group, In A Circle and reviews of Scorched Earth Policy and Say Yes To Apes live at Christchurchs Zetland alongside evaluations of records by future collaborators Roy Montgomery (The Shallows) and Peter Jefferies (This Kind of Punishment) for the next issue of Garage. He kicked off writing commercials and in that time he started doing some announcing and was posted to different community stations, doing every shift under the sun, based on his ZB bio. But I cant put a name to the guy seated out to my right with a beret slouched over his head and sideburns falling to his chin, although he is clearly well known here. RUSSELL: See, I dont agree with that disadvantage thing! His on-air interactions earned him loyalty from young and old listeners throughout the night and on his Saturday night show. Noresponsibility. Shipping was a big part of the NZ based labels costs so a lighter and thinner sleeve made sense. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The 1980 University Challenge the winning Otago team. Your never get that these days. Another long-time colleague at ZB, Tim Roxborogh, said he had never worked with someone as eccentric, as enigmatic and hilarious as Russell. CALLER: Its these flaming left liberals, Bruce! Burial site and Find a Grave details, Ricou Browning funeral, burial service, pictures, date, time, venue. "His inimitable personality in the newsroom and in the studio would always entertain his colleagues too. Youd find Bruce Russell examining a wide variety of sound, both local and overseas in Dunedins Garage fanzine. Head of content and Editor-at-large at Ghanafuo.com Dickson Ofori Siaw is a blunt writer who loves to make his readers see "the other perspectives of a news story". He eventually moved to Auckland where he started working overnight shifts. Russell was in his early 70s at the time of his death. L to R: Bruce Russell, Peter Jefferies, Peter Gutteridge, and Alastair Galbraith outside Peter's house, Opoho, early 1989 1991 brought a revisit of mid-1980s Christchurch group Scorched Earth Policy (Foaming Out), Angelheads Eat, Sandra Bells Dreams of Falling, Chris Heazlewoods Hellmouth 66 and The Terminals Disease, all on tape. He returned in number six documenting The Bats' first trip to Great Britain and Europe and cocking a discerning ear over fine records by rising British and US indie acts The Weather Prophets, Shop Assistants and Opal. I am devastated, Miles wrote on Twitter. What Happened To Nia From Real World Portland? at a later radio station I continued the character. No. and K Group CDs followed in 1997. See Hone Harawira is a goodexample. There are two parts to it. Alongside the just-about-always positive reviews of the labels ongoing releases in sympathetic US magazines such as Speed Kills!, a Chicago fanzine named after The Dead Cs Speed Kills!, Seymour Glasss Bananafish (San Francisco), Your Flesh (Minneapolis) and Superdope (San Francisco) you could now find label ads and an A Handful of Dust track on the magazines attached free single. This Kind Of Punishments Peter Jefferies captured the dynamic of an early Dead C performance at the inner city Burgundy Bar for new Dunedin fanzine Alley Oop. Vinnie Politan Wife Dolly Politan Is A Sales Associate At Weichert Realtors, Danny Pudi And Wife Bridget Showalter Pudi Relationship With Two Children. It started with a video of regular Newstalk ZB caller Sue (known as Housing New Zealand Sue because of her devotion to topics related to state housing) and now with a photo of fellow talkback stalwart Little Brucie of Little Wanganui, an idea has cemented itself. This Sunday afternoon, its all business. He started doing some announcing around this period and was assigned to numerous stations as a community announcer, doing every shift imaginable. I shall miss him as will his audience. I use it a lot. Thats absolutely true, but Ive never found that to be the case. I shall miss him as will his audience. While the trios live outings had always been and remained infrequent you often heard themagain on the groups albums and singles. He even starred in a movie at the end of last year! He also has his. I had come in for my news shift at 4am and he was on overnight talk. I am a regular listener and love seeing the photos of the 'regulars'. Hed been resident in Dunedin for most of the previous 15 years, having shifted south for university in 1979. He got his start in the industry as an ad writer before gaining experience as an announcer, and later as a programmer in Timaru. According to the Newstalk ZB, Mr Russell who was in his early 70s. FEMALE CALLER: Theyre violent, and they wont work! Why Felicity Hoffman Sentenced to Only 14 Days in Prison? Bring back Pam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In the same issue those long pieces appeared, Ha Ha Ha featured a review of The Dead Cs Helen Said That, a newly available 12 EP on Siltbreeze. Flicking through old copies of NZ Listener in the University of Waikato library, a photograph of the University of Otagos winning 1980 University Challenge (a TV quiz show that pitted students from the countrys tertiary institutions against each other) team caught my eye. The Lyttelton writer and thinker also held his own on National Radio, explaining the Time To Go: The Southern Psychedelic Moment 1981 1986 compilation to Kim Hill. Frustrated and diminished by Flying Nun Records narrowed commercial focus, Bruce Russell had teamed up with Peter Jefferies, Alastair Galbraith and Peter Gutteridge to establish the new Port Chalmers based independent label Xpressway at the end of 1987. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Producer Tim Evans, who worked with Russell between 2007 and 2011, said on Twitter there was never a dull moment with Bruce. Another former colleague remembered Mr Russell as a "supportive man" with a "quick wit". "Bruce Russell was the most uniquely hilarious, individual person I've ever known," Guy Heveldt wrote. Type above and press Enter to search. Rest in peace legend Bruce. He died last night, just as he was about to go on air to host Newstalk ZB's overnight broadcast. Theyre pretty interesting.And entertaining. RUSH: This goes back to the year 2000. The broadcaster, in his early 70s, died suddenly on Sunday night, working right up until his death as an overnight host, newsreader and host of the popular In My Day show. Bruce Russell passed away shortly before he was due on air to host Newstalk ZB's overnight show. A lot of people had a character Peter Mac was the breakfast host and I was the character, a little boy called Freddy. Scanning the scrapbooks Id kept obsessively since 1980, I found Bruce Russells writing and presence already there. "Bruce Russell, one of our long-time Newstalk ZB hosts, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully last night," the statement read. Left Handed Blows: Writing on Sound 1993 2009 reprinted pieces from three issues of Logopandocy: the journal of vain erudition in 1993, 1994 and 1996, with liner notes from Ralf Wehowskys 1997 Tulpas CD, previously published interviews with Marco Fusinato and Alastair Galbraith, an article from The National Grid journal on graphic design and a review of Douglas Lilburns electro-acoustic work from The Wire in January 2005. Youre going to hear Al Hunt, Juan Williams, Claire Shipman, Steve Roberts, Vic Fazio, Jeff Greenfield, Jonathan Alter, former Senator Bob Kerrey, Margaret Carlson, Mike McCurry, Sam Donaldson, Eleanor Clift, Walter Isaacson, Mark Shields, Judy Woodruff, and Sam Donaldson and none of these are repeated. ", Shocked and deeply sad about the news my dear friend, valued colleague and old-school broadcaster Bruce Russell died last night. BREAKING! "It was pretty lewd stuff, especially for Timaru in 1984," said Mac. Look Blue Go Purple, The Verlaines, The Alpaca Brothers and The Puddle and many of the citys rising and established bands graced its low, flat stage. The Dead C was onstage again in October with The Terminals at Chippendale House, an outing reviewed by Richard Langston for the second issue of Alley Oop. Bruce Russell, an overnight radio host, has died suddenly. "Radio Transcripts Ltd." Has Already Shown Himself To Favour That Rare Term: " Gravitas ". " I have coffee with him every now and then! Bruce Russell, one of our long-time Newstalk ZB hosts, passed away suddenly but peacefully last night, the station stated in a statement on its website. Great to see pics but of 'Mikey"??? I always want to keep having surprises happen for myself by if you like not mastering my instrument and periodically, just starting to use different instruments. Newstalk ZB's Bruce Russell was in his early 70s; on the other hand, his precise age is but to be revealed. Newstalk ZB confirmed his death in a statement on Monday morning. One of Russells jobs was sorting the labels fanzine library. Theres a lot more interaction with the recording process and a lot more use of live backing tapes, Bruce Russell explained in Poi$on + lie$ = money + death from John Nixon and Marco Fusinatos Axe: a specialised rock journal, no.19, 1999 in an essay reprinted in Left Handed Blows. "Always made me laugh with his dry sense of humour and helped me a lot with his advice. There was Bruce, front and centre. Later another woman tells Russell that its not as simple as he saysand his statistics are bogus. Social Media Sensation Bianca Devins Has Been Killed, Mpura and Killer Kau Died in Fatal Car Accident; Kabza is Alive, Tragic Story Stands Behind Luc Montagniers Cause of Death. I can't believe that I "know" all the callers tha you have listed. I am astounded at your broad knowledge of music, Tim. For many years, he . "The conversations he had on-air brought him loyalty from listeners young and old both throughout the night and on his Saturday night show. After a short stint, he moved to Taumarunui to manage a radio station before joining Newstalk ZB in Auckland in about 2000. I havent reached the limit of unorthodox things that I can do with a guitar. Newstalk ZB radio host Bruce Russell is being remembered as a talented broadcaster with an "inimitable personality" after he died over the weekend. Bruce Russell of Newstalk ZB spent a career as a buddy to his devoted listeners. I couldn't agree more. KERREY: Ive gotta strengthen it in some fashion. Doramaars Copula and Le Non Jazz, an Opprobrium connected NZ free noise compilation, Dust/ Omits Deformed, The Shadow Rings Wax-Work Echoes and Flying Saucer Attacks In Search of Spaces arrived in 1996. In 1985 the University of Otago student newspapers Audience Guide to Dunedin Bands pointed fans towards Pink Plastic Gods one of several names for a grouping whose repertoire include the poetry of Bruce Russell, the songs of Michael Morley and Robert Scott and the bass playing talents of Richard Ram. The great artist who recorded and toured withThe Tubesand contributed to their unique stage attire took her last breath and multiple news accounts confirmed the heartbreaking news. Similarly Head from the neatly titled follow-up Tusk from was captured at Flying Nun Records 15th anniversary show in November 1996 in Dunedins Sammys. L to R: Bruce Russell, Peter Jefferies, Peter Gutteridge, and Alastair Galbraith outside Peter's house, Opoho, early 1989, Bruce Russell on his current projects, 2008, Bruce Russellmanipulates the input jack, University of Canterbury, 2007. Grapefruit Records recently released The Twelfth Spectacle, a four LP live album set that was captured between 2002 and 2013 in Paris, Brussels, New York, London and Los Angeles. "Bruce was a wonderful team member and a talented host and newsreader who brought joy to our audiences for many years. Your email address will not be published. UPDATE JANUARY 18 See below for additional photos. It feels like living in the moment, and like transcending that moment, and like leaping into the sea.. Scan the QR code to download now. Bruce Russell's 2012 Flying Nun compilation Time To Go: The Southern Psychedelic Moment, 1981-1986 was hailed as a landmark collection of early 1980s independent music from the South Island. iHeartRadio app. Hopelessnessis not a reason to bash your kids! Stuff understands Russell died while at work at the Newstalk ZB central Auckland offices on Sunday night, before he was due to begin his shift on-air. Wonderful to know all about his shop days. Go Away ---> " Radio Transcripts Ltd. " Your Comintern Cover Has Been Blown ! Rest in peace legend Bruce. Who else would nap in the kitchen between overnight talk and a newsreading shift? The traditional plastic CD jewel case had been immediately discarded for aesthetic and practical reasons. I am surprised of all the people I listen too, their voices do not match their faces, its amazing when you listen to someone and imagine what they look like then see a pic and they don't look like how they sound, your voice Tim does not match your face, but a very pleasant face you have, luv listening to you. The future lay on emerging overseas imprints such as Siltbreeeze, Tim Adams Ajax Records in San Francisco, Drag City Records in Chicago, Majora Records in Seattle and Belgiums Turbulence Records. Its a flagrantly capitalistic enterprise in many ways, but still setting an example of self reliance. The Dead C members importance in the late 1990s was their removal of barriers to participation and the adventurous re-examination of older sounds that their taste and records prompted. Effectively reviving what had become a moribund NZ indie music format, the labels tapes exhibited a care and flair in design and presentation and mastering not heard or seen consistently since Paul Lukers Industrial Tapes in the first half of the decade. His inimitable personality in the newsroom and in the studio would always entertain his colleagues too. Bruce Russell with fellow ZB broadcaster Tim Roxborogh. ______________________________________________________, You do not have permission to delete messages in this group, Either email addresses are anonymous for this group or you need the view member email addresses permission to view the original message, http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/featdetailnew.asp?recnumber=2&menu=3&menuitem=2, http://www.exorcist.org.nz/bounty_dog_ugly_longpig, http://www.exorcist.org.nz/deep_roots_music_2011_1.wav. SHIPMAN: There is a lot talk they are looking at older candidates, candidates with gravitas. The New York label is also behind the 10 new albums and four singles, including 2006s Vain, Erudite and Stupid: Selected Works: 1987 2005 compilation that The Dead C have to their name between 2000 to 2014. After Timaru, Russell moved to Christchurch where he was a storyline writer for a children's television show. In order to improve our community experience, we are temporarily suspending article commenting. One more of the early morning hosts on that station is a porky. I argued just that with my good friend Bucyrus Err B knowing full well that it was The Dead C who had pointed the way for my small town friends interest in Witcyst and the Corpus Hermeticum-released Omit. Newstalk ZB's Bruce Russell, in his early 70s, was working right up until his death - as an overnight host, newsreader and host of the popular In My Day show on Saturday night. In 1993 Alastair Galbraith joined Bruce Russell as the second member of A Handful of Dust for the Twisted Village released album Concord, beginning a run of albums and singles on Russells recently established Corpus Hermeticum imprint for the pair. Ireland Hendry-Tennent. From the very beginning the labels catalogues, ads and posters project a distinctive aesthetic. Ive gotta bring gravitas to the ticket. May he rest in power. The page will be updated as worthy photos come in. Facebook gives people the power to. It's nice seeing all the photos of the regular callers.I had to laugh at that pizzia lol. "Rest easy Bruce, you'll never be forgotten.". Now Gods, Stand Up For Bastards was captured on a July 1995 Arts Council-funded A Handful of Dust North Island tour. 27 minutes with Mr. What it feels like to perform live with no idea at all of what you are about to do, or what your fellow band member will do? I dont not just practice with the band, I dont practice. He died just as he was about to begin hosting Newstalk ZB's nightly show on April 24, 2022. CARLSON: It means that Bush, you know, Gore has experience and gravitas. Russell leaves behind his wife Lorna and son Andrew. This was an area of interest for him already. Get more of the radio, music and podcasts you love with the FREE This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Years passed and they both ended up at ZB together. 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