Calvin Russell

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. Wikipedia Calvin Russell
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