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
A Crack In Time I came down the line Through a crack in time Slipped betwe…
Characters Sometime ago two people I know They were sittin' in a…
Crossroads I'm standing at the crossroads There are many roads to take …
Down in texas It's the land of soul Rock and Roll The home…
It's just you Well tonight, I'm feeling, ??? It's just you, it's just you…
Last Night Last night I went out searching the bars lookin for…
Living on the end of a gun Hey hey little world Can't you feel it now Ain't it always…
Maybe someday Oh you know I really felt like givin'up today I couldn't…
My Way I've been a worker and a dealer Sometimes a bum I've been…
North Austin Slim We were sitting in the pool hall On this cold and…
One meatball A little man walked up and down, To find an eating…
Play with fire Well you've got your diamonds and you've got your pretty…
You Don't Know I walk your street And play your game I know your rules L…