Lets check out that vaunted sense of humour,see how he tackles a very serious issue, and how his wide readingelevates the tone of his show. That is NOT the Mikey I know!!! The first one reads: Culture schmulture. Thankyou Jackie. . In order to improve our community experience, we are temporarily suspending article commenting. 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. "Bruce was a magnificent team member, very talented host and newsreader who brought joy to ZB audiences for many many years. Our team does not confirm any rumors, but you can be sure that we are trying our best to find related information about the tragedy and provide the latest updates as soon as possible, but, do not forget that family privacy should be respected at this difficult time. Thats why hes absent from Garages fifth issue. Little Brucie of Little Wanganui with a fan. Find out more about him. The tragic news happened just a day after costume designer, actress, and singer WIth The Tubes, Re Styles passed away at the age of 72 on April 17, 2022. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. I genuinely thought he'd be on the air until he was at least 100. Russell was in his early 70s at the time of his death. This fellow, in the firly. "He brought a particularly sharp sense of humour to his work and to his workplace. Wellingtons Surface of the Earth, Blenheims Omit, Alan Licht (The Evan Dando of Noise?) Subscribe to theUS day News newsletterinbox to receive celebrities daily news. 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. Cheers, Nanster. 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 allowed Robbie Yeats full reign on the placement and structuring of his drumming and he gave a truly outstanding display of innovative rhythms repeatedly defying the standard 1-2-3-4 pattern that is usually the basis of rock music.. Love you best with Mark or as a lone host Tim, you are outstanding : ). I just DON'T believe that's Mikey, either..come on, Mikey..show us what you REALLY look like! Several coworkers have paid tribute to Russell including colleague Tim Dower who announced the news of his death on air this morning. "It was pretty lewd stuff, especially for Timaru in 1984," said Mac. All the best for this Xmas if we ever end up being able to celebrate it. Xpressways prime mover headed to the United States in 1991 for a six-week fact finding mission during which he visited the half a dozen east coast record shops that would be central to the label and its bands future. Visiting acts of a similar mind, including Roy Montgomery, Bird Nest Roys and The Pterodactyls, also stopped in. He served up and down New Zealand through his broadcasting career. 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. Newstalk ZB Host Bruce Russell Dies At 62 | Bruce Russell Wife & WikiTopic covered in the video:bruce russell obituary,bruce ru.. The veteran radio presenter died suddenly on Sunday evening while at work before he was due to go . The brightly mohawked writer had shared stages with his flatmate Alastair Galbraiths band as The Coonskin Kid or A Handful of Dust. Keep up the great work and never retire, both of you. Great to see pics but of 'Mikey"??? But they spend itall on drink and weed! By the end of 1990, Peter Jefferies landmark debut album Last Great Challenge in a Dull World, a re-release of This Kind of Punishments second LP Beard of Bees, The Terminals Do The Void single and Plagal Grinds EP were on the Xpressway list. Please God NOOOOOOOO!! Crikey, go to the warehouse and theres not one person to help you with clothing or anything for that matter. Scan the QR code to download now. 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. 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.". 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. When it was his birthday the radio station was besieged by kids lining up for miles screaming for Freddy, chuckled Russell. What Happened To Nia From Real World Portland? "His inimitable personality in the newsroom and in the studio would always entertain his colleagues too. I love listening to Deano he's always so positive and has an interesting lifestyle and family I think I would like to have a partner that loved creating something from nothing like he does. This was an area of interest for him already. For many years, Bruce was a lovely team member and a talented host and newsreader who gave joy to our viewers. Newstalk ZB's Bruce Russell spent a lifetime being a companion to his treasured listeners. Photo by Moira Crossman. According to the Newstalk ZB, Mr Russell who was in his early 70s. 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", Shocked and deeply sad about the news my dear friend, valued colleague and old-school broadcaster Bruce Russell died last night. He eventually moved to Auckland where he started working overnight shifts. His name is Ewing Stevens. 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. Russells writing and thought was often published in the new millennium. And that's what he went on to do with his listeners.". That knowledge, especially of old TV shows and movies and musicians, was a large part of why he was so beloved by his listeners. 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. Wonderful to know all about his shop days. The stumbling garage rock of Bad Politics Baby in The Sun Stabbed EPs grooves was a Bruce Russell song from 1984 that was inspired by Alan Vegas first album. Bruce Russell, an overnight radio host, has died suddenly. It feels like living in the moment, and like transcending that moment, and like leaping into the sea.. The third design stage resulted in a standard cruciform shape with folded card cover, printed spine and a couple of postcards in an envelope inside that could fit into the same space in shops as jewel cases. Another friend, Ray, soon snags a copy of The Dead Seas (as they are briefly named) first tape (one of only 21 made) released on Diabolic Root from Roy Colberts Records Records on Stuart Street up above the central city Octagon. Russell is survived by his wife Lorna and son Andrew. Newstalk ZB radio host Bruce Russell is being remembered as a talented broadcaster with an "inimitable personality" after he died over the weekend. Has visited us twice and he fits in as though we've known him forever. Your email address will not be published. Scan the QR code to download now. I couldn't agree more. ISAACSON: He does seem to bring some vigor as well as gravitas and stature to the ticket. Its still in their gene pool. With Xpressway Records already licensing releases to American and European labels, the collective called it a day in 1993. "He would turn a dull day into the most enjoyable time with his quick wit and personality. The conversations he had on-air him loyalty from listeners young and old both throughout the night and on his Saturday night show.. He also anchors the Saturday night show In My Day and reads the news on weekends. UPDATE JANUARY 18 See below for additional photos. 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. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Sulley Muntari, Agyeman Badu, Asamoah Gyan, others visit Christian Atsus family home, VIDEO: Government will be fully involved in providing Christian Atsu a befitting burial Dr. Bawumia, Christian Atsus mortal remains arrive in Ghana via Turkish Airlines, Maybe I created enemies along the line Kofi Amoabeng on UT Banks collapse, Christian Atsu was one of Ghanas finest personnel Akufo-Addo, This is some food chain story Archipalago shamed for chasing clout with Christian Atsus death. Bruce Russellat 2013 FESTA: Canterbury Tales, Peter Jefferies on Bruce Russell and Xpressway (Ross Cunningham interview, 2016), Xpressway people. Winding down Corpus Hermeticum in 2004 (after a diverse run of releases from Sandoz Lab Technicians, Matt De Gennaro with Alastair Galbraith, RST, Lovely Midget, Marchetti/ Noetinger/ Werchowski, Kjetil D. Brandsdal, Birchville Cat Motel, Greg Malcolm, Ralf Wehowsky and Tetuzi Akiyama), Bruce Russell again left the release of his sound to overseas record labels. Hans the Dutch Baker with motorbike and clogs. It Is Already Proven That "Radio Transcripts Ltd." Likes To Post His Twisted Anti-Reality Liberal Crap All Over The Internet. Dont like that, its so cold. . Always enjoy your calls , It's Mikey! The Dead Sea Perform Max Harris was captured at the trios first live outing in March 1987 and swam around in a single sized Morley lino-cut printed sleeve. 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