Noisy - Olive Russell on her Dad, Erewhon Calling: Experimental Sound in New Zealand at The Sound Foundation, Bruce Russell at PerfectSoundForever, 2000, Bruce Russell interviewed at The Volcanic Tongue, 21st Century Field Hollers and Prison Songs, Bruce Russell at the Wunderbar, Lyttelton 1997, Bruce Russell - Doctors Blues for Philip Samartzis. Adrienne from Nelson with the pizza Mark Dye sent her in the post a little mouldy unfortunately. Thanks Tim again. A July 23, 1994 show at Dunedins Super 8 helped make up The Dead Cs seventh album The Operation of The Sonne. In a statement on Newstalk ZB's website, the station said: "Bruce Russell, one of our long-time Newstalk ZB hosts, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully last night. Relocating reinvigorated Russell and The Dead C, the new jazz and free noise centred New Zealand fanzine Opprobrium believed. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Rest easy my old friend.. 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. On top of that A Handful of Dust managed a live show in Christchurch in August as a duo. Calvin from the Tron should have a show of his own! Last Glass then showcased improvisational work from Kim Pieters, Peter Stapleton and Bruce Russell. Dower described Russell as his "great mate". The Eightness of Adam Qadmon cassette and The Seventhness single arrived in 1994 as did the Three Dances In Honour of Sabbatai Sevi, the Apostate Messiah 7 in 1995. Whether it was reading the news or creating the character Freddy on Timaru's Radio Caroline in the 1980s, he was loved for his devilish sense of humour, gargantuan general knowledge and storytelling. Russell was in his early 70s at the time of his death. And that's what he went on to do with his listeners.". Join Facebook to connect with Bruce Russell and others you may know. Your email address will not be published. It would also release music from like-minded overseas acts. I know this news will be very upsetting for many of our listeners, especially those who have been loyal to Bruce over so many years and there are so many of you," Dower said. You know I'm a VERY regular listener and sometimes caller. Bruce was New Zealand's most long-serving and well-liked broadcaster who died unexpectedly. Tim Dower announces the passing of Bruce Russell on Newstalk ZB ISAACSON: He does seem to bring some vigor as well as gravitas and stature to the ticket. The Dead C had been busy as well. 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. Russell, who was in his early 70s, worked as a host and newsreader for the station right up until his death. This was an area of interest for him already. 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. In Timaru, Russell created a young character he played Freddy, who lived with a mother who went off to work with make-up and fishnet stockings, taxi drivers were picking him up and he had lots of new fathers. The mix of re-accessed music and contemporary sound would be typical of the labels output. By Dickson Ofori Siaw April 25, 2022. "I am devastated," sports broadcaster Miles Davis wrote. While at Timaru, he turned to program and eventually worked as a manager at a tiny radio station in the middle of North Island. Freddy was a bit of a deprived child, his mum was on a social welfare benefit. Burial site and Find a Grave details, Ricou Browning funeral, burial service, pictures, date, time, venue. "Our thoughts and love are with Bruce's family at this sad time.". They were onstage at the prestigious All Tomorrows Parties in March 2002, December 2006, December 2010, and 2013, having toured the United States again in October 2008. Newstalk ZB's Bruce Russell spent a lifetime being a companion to his treasured listeners. Communists (Comintern Transmission Belts) Of The Traitorous Liberal Medias Are Now Getting Very Worried ! RUSSELL: Im afraid Im still very condemning of the sort of lifestyleof people like Macsyna King. This Sunday afternoon, its all business. At this time as you may also find out, there is no official report about Bruce Russells cause of death, it seems there are some hidden stories behind his death; some claim he died because of a long time illness he was recently suffering from. Raewyn mills. Little Brucie of Little Wanganui with a fan. Just how busy the Lyttelton one-man industry had become was even more apparent in a full page Corpus Hermeticum ad on the back page of the now glossy covered Opprobrium in December 1997. Soon afterwards, The Dead Cs Michael Morley, whom I know from the Wreck Small Speakers On Expensive Stereos tapes that Id been ordering up north, spots Peter and I near one of the old stone block churches that dot the inner city. at a later radio station I continued the character. I love TW love of conversation. Also read:Mark Kesslers Cause of Sudden Death at 74 Due to a DiseaseWrong Turn Director Declan OBrien Passed Away at 56. Federal Election: Woman who has Albanese as a landlord speaks out, Federal Election: China has 'given up' on Scott Morrison, 'Doesn't help': Dylan Alcott responds to PM's awkward debate moment. The double LP Harsh 70s Reality and Clyma Est Mort followed in 1992. Re Style was born with the real name Shirley Macleod in the Netherlands in 1950, became a model whod starred inPlayboyandPenthouseby the time she knew Tubes drummer Prairie Prince in the mid-70s. Just do it!!!!!!!!!! Ive gotta bring gravitas to the ticket. The esoteric art and titles Bruce Russell used for the CDs and singles reflected his interest in the occult. It surprises me though that most of the callers are male, and some cant string a sentence together, (just saying).Thats my only bugbearI really miss Brucie as he had such an interesting life. Visiting acts of a similar mind, including Roy Montgomery, Bird Nest Roys and The Pterodactyls, also stopped in. The Toy Love album was released the week the series was filmed in Dunedin. Why not create a page of photos of the characters both callers and staff of New Zealands #1 rated station? L to R: Bruce Russell, Peter Jefferies, Peter Gutteridge, and Alastair Galbraith outside Peter's house, Opoho, early 1989 Tom Laxs new Philadelphia indie Siltbreeze Records became The Dead Cs primary label for the next six years and helped gain them a foothold in the United States. You come to the conclusion that somepeople should not be allowed to have children. Loving seeing these keep em coming. He always wanted to give it the very best he could, he was an absolute professional. Radio Transcripts Ltd. " Is NO DOUBT A COMINTERN STYLED PROPAGANDIST ! There are many rumors about New Zealand's longest-serving and beloved broadcasters Bruce Russell's cause of death after he suddenly passed away last night (April 24, 2022) in his early 70s. He took the time to sit in on a radio show with Conflict fanzines Gerald Cosley that was broadcast across New York City. Those local needs would soon be addressed and answered by the international indie community, but for now the flame still flickered in Dunedin. I miss Mark Dye he's a good host too! All of which made Corpus Hermeticums releases oddly compelling. With that pressing concern aired, the remaining items are discussed. Ill remember Bruce for his cheeky banter, his distinctive voice, his unmatchable work ethic. Its the warrior gene, says Richie. Having laid new foundations and set a viable operating template, Bruce Russell turned again to his A Handful of Dust project. However, details regarding his cause of death has not been released. The musically radical Sonic Youth would continue to play an important part in The Dead C members creative lives in the coming years. He died last night, just as he was about to go on air to host Newstalk ZB's overnight broadcast. I very, very seldom pick up an instrument when Im not just about to perform or record something. He would spend two or three minutes talking to the listeners. The Bats Robert Scott, Kathy Bull, Kath Webster and Lesley Paris of Look Blue Go Purple and Nick Wilkinson of The Alpaca Brothers I know by sight, having seen their groups play. Bruce Russell passed away on 24 April 2022 in Central Auckland. Trust me IT'S THE REAL MIKEY!! 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. Bruce Russell is a New Zealand experimental musician and writer. Many of The Dead Cs 1980s and 1990s albums have been repressed and released, most recently through Ba Da Bing! Tributes from colleges former and present as well as fans poured in for the media personality. I thought it more important that The Dead C had encouraged him to fish his girlfriends hippie Moms Faust, Can, Captain Beefheart and Frank Zappa records out of old cardboard boxes and eventually make his own free noise lathe cut single. Bruce Russell, one of our long-time Newstalk ZB hosts, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully last night, the statement said. 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