A multi-genre eclectic artist, melodic poetic songwriter, with visual, thought-provoking lyrics exploring emotional & social landscapes. Over 500 songs and 15 albums. Most recent album - ROCKHILL CD - songs from a high-rise hideaway.
Fans who still request “Miracle”, one of Toronto radio station CFNY’s top songs of all time, or who watched the “Power of Love” video when it played in high rotation on Much Music back in the ‘80’s, will be pleased to discover Benjamin Russell launched a new CD on April 10, 2010 at Shaika Cafe in Montreal. He was joined by friends: Peter Marunzak (formerly of LUBA), Peter Patrick (formerly of NAKED LUNCH), Sandra Chechik and Jose Sierra.
Pictures from the CD Launch: Photos
Live performance videos with the band: QUIET HUNGER BROKEN-HEARTED LOVERS SPACE HOUSE OF TH …
A multi-genre eclectic artist, melodic poetic songwriter, with visual, thought-provoking lyrics exploring emotional & social landscapes. Over 500 songs and 15 albums. Most recent album - ROCKHILL CD - songs from a high-rise hideaway.
Fans who still request “Miracle”, one of Toronto radio station CFNY’s top songs of all time, or who watched the “Power of Love” video when it played in high rotation on Much Music back in the ‘80’s, will be pleased to discover Benjamin Russell launched a new CD on April 10, 2010 at Shaika Cafe in Montreal. He was joined by friends: Peter Marunzak (formerly of LUBA), Peter Patrick (formerly of NAKED LUNCH), Sandra Chechik and Jose Sierra.
Pictures from the CD Launch: Photos
Live performance videos with the band: QUIET HUNGER BROKEN-HEARTED LOVERS SPACE HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN NOTHING I'D RATHER DO
Watch the videos, STARVED BELIEVE GHOST TIME
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"...his new CD, Rockhill, an impressive, original work... Benjamin has a wide and expressive vocal range and is a talented multi-instrumentalist." - Ralph Angelillo, Muzik Etc.
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"I love this (ROCKHILL) CD. It brings elements from the exciting times of the late sixties and early seventies and makes it fresh and new again, sounding totally modern." - Duke Eatmon, CBC Radio One Homerun Show
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"Combining elements from his punk era with his better remembered electronic Miracle ‘80s pop career, Russell is nothing if not prolific..."- David Farrell, FYI Music News
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