Russell was born in Austin, Texas, on 1 November 1948. At age 12, Russell b… Read Full Bio ↴Russell was born in Austin, Texas, on 1 November 1948. At age 12, Russell began learning guitar and at 13 joined a band called The Cavemen. In 1989, he met Patrick Mathe of the French record label, New Rose Records, while at a party in Austin and gave him a demo tape intended for noted Austin guitarist and producer, Charlie Sexton.
He would go on to sign with the label releasing his first solo album in 1990 entitled A Crack In Time. In promotion of the album, Russell began touring extensively throughout Europe achieving a level of success he had yet to obtain back in the United States.
Russell would go on to release over a dozen albums on various labels. Throughout his career, he battled with drug and alcohol addiction and was arrested in Texas for cocaine possession in 1995.
On 3 April 2011, Russell died in Garfield, Texas, after a lengthy battle with liver cancer at the age of 62. He is survived by Swiss-born wife, Cynthia, who continues to live in Central Texas and son, Justin.
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He would go on to sign with the label releasing his first solo album in 1990 entitled A Crack In Time. In promotion of the album, Russell began touring extensively throughout Europe achieving a level of success he had yet to obtain back in the United States.
Russell would go on to release over a dozen albums on various labels. Throughout his career, he battled with drug and alcohol addiction and was arrested in Texas for cocaine possession in 1995.
On 3 April 2011, Russell died in Garfield, Texas, after a lengthy battle with liver cancer at the age of 62. He is survived by Swiss-born wife, Cynthia, who continues to live in Central Texas and son, Justin.
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Calvin Russell Lyrics
Are You Ready Well, jump up on your feet And put your hands in…
Behind the 8 Ball I was born behind the 8 ball Headin' for a sure…
Crossroad I'm standing at the crossroads There are many roads to take …
Different People I have all these different people inside And non if them…
Don't Want to Go to Heaven I don't want to sit around all day with a harp…
Free In Freedom Show me the Free in freedom Show me the free. We are…
I Want to Change the World I lie to myself - I say everything is fine I…
Last Night Last night I went out searching the bars lookin for…
Midnite Man I hear the whistle of the Midnite Man Rollin' down the…
Petit gars Un Petit gars marchait dans la rue Un coin pas cher,…
Rats And Roaches Well I turned the key this mornin' My old car wouldn't…
Soldier Hey (I want a Soldier!) The way you got it, I'm the…
When You Smile When you smile at me That's when the sun shines in That's…
Wild Wild West I got a honky tonk heart And a juke box brain I…