Newstalk ZB's Bruce Russell spent a lifetime being a companion to his treasured listeners. My own stuff, what distinguishes that, apart from the fact its generally only me playing is that I tend to tamper more with the recordings afterwards, in that I might edit them or record something, then turn it around, or maybe play something else over the top. I know this news will be very upsetting for many of our listeners, especially those who have been loyal to Bruce over so many years and there are so many of you," Dower said. The page will be updated as worthy photos come in. Scan the QR code to download now. His death's reason is not revealed yet. The final show broadcast by Bruce Russell - YouTube 0:00 / 1:54 The final show broadcast by Bruce Russell No views Apr 25, 2022 Like Dislike Share Save Chris Lynch Media 1.41K subscribers. If the wireless isnt on, I lay there until the birds start singing, then curse them for keeping me awake. Those local needs would soon be addressed and answered by the international indie community, but for now the flame still flickered in Dunedin. Trust me IT'S THE REAL MIKEY!! 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.". View the profiles of people named Bruce Russell. In 1985 the University of Otago student newspapers Audience Guide to Dunedin Bands pointed fans towards Pink Plastic Gods one of several names for a grouping whose repertoire include the poetry of Bruce Russell, the songs of Michael Morley and Robert Scott and the bass playing talents of Richard Ram. Saturday nights and nighttime to crack of dawn will NEVER be the identical. 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. What Happened To Nia From Real World Portland? Mon, 25 Apr 2022, 7:42AM Bruce Russell, one of our long-time Newstalk ZB hosts, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully last night. Sincere condolences to Lorna and Andrew. Social Media Sensation Bianca Devins Has Been Killed, Mpura and Killer Kau Died in Fatal Car Accident; Kabza is Alive, Tragic Story Stands Behind Luc Montagniers Cause of Death. I go to bed every night with ZB talkback. But I cant put a name to the guy seated out to my right with a beret slouched over his head and sideburns falling to his chin, although he is clearly well known here. KERREY: He does not need anybody to give him gravitas! I am astounded at your broad knowledge of music, Tim. I get so interested in seeing a pic to pin the voice to them! "Bruce was a thoroughly unique and lovable colleague with a devilish sense of humour. Musica Humana gathered up all of A Handful of Dusts released music from 1990 to 1993. Thanks Tim again. Rough Trades [UK and US retailer and distributor] collapse had pushed groups back on to a more do it yourself level. The New York label is also behind the 10 new albums and four singles, including 2006s Vain, Erudite and Stupid: Selected Works: 1987 2005 compilation that The Dead C have to their name between 2000 to 2014. Russell worked all over New Zealand throughout his broadcasting career. RUSH: Now, I dont care. Tellingly, he cocked an ear over some new US indie releases that were being made available through the Xpressway catalogue. Im pretty sure a lot of folk would remember him. 2023 Ghanafuo.com & DM Network. Not content with rescuing tapes from a dodgy rep, Xpressway Records buffed up what was thought to be another dying medium and released The Dead Cs The Sun Stabbed seven inch EP on vinyl in 1988. Holloway played bass in the first-wave Dunedin punk band London SS with Myles White. Stuff understands Russell died while at work at the Newstalk ZB central Auckland offices on Sunday night, before he was due to begin his shift on-air. Samoansare a very bad violent race as well. Radio host Bruce Russell, remembered as a talented newsreader with a unique personality took his last breath just before he was scheduled to be on air to host Newstalk ZBs overnight show. I vote for The Three!! Come January 1987 and Bruce Russell is back in Dunedin. His inimitable personality in the newsroom and in the studio would always entertain his colleagues too. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. A twenty to thirty thousand word thesis for his PhD in fine art at RMIT in Melbourne is apparently underway there as well. Discovery) - All Rights Reserved, By subscribing you agree to our Terms of Access and Privacy Policy. But they spend itall on drink and weed! One of my favourite people, original co-host on The Two, Pam Corkery. Later another woman tells Russell that its not as simple as he saysand his statistics are bogus. Love your show Tim you never get ruffled with the callers It is so nice to see the regulars I am always looking forward to Bruce coming on with his wonderful tales. Calvin from the Tron should have a show of his own! Newstalk ZB, that bed of ignorant right wing hatred, is "leftist". ALTER: What he gets here is grav-i-tas, a sense of weight, competence, and administrative ability. Your never get that these days. WILLIAMS: Now we look and we see the son, who is seeking some gravitas, to say to people that he is an intelligent man. Asked in December 2013 about the reappearance of many classic New Zealand indie songs and albums on vinyl, Russell replied, Im having a single malt in triumph. "Radio Transcripts Ltd." Has Already Shown Himself To Favour That Rare Term: " Gravitas ". " No one else wanted to do it and we signed a deal with him in September 1989 that secured its release some months after. When DR503 finally drops on Flying Nun Records in April 1988, it is a wilful anarchistic record like no other the label has released. Copyright 2022 Discovery NZ Limited (Warner Bros. He then changed course and went on to pursue a musical career which has spanned more than 20 years in a multitude of roles including promoter, producer, conductor and singer. David Mitchell and Denise Roughans Dead Dog In Port Chalmers 7 EP followed. S.E.P Haunted Spirits was ostensibly a review of Scorched Earth Policys Dust To Dust EP although the full-page piece takes in the groups pre-history in The Pin Group and Victor Dimisich Band complete with discography. Grapefruit Records recently released The Twelfth Spectacle, a four LP live album set that was captured between 2002 and 2013 in Paris, Brussels, New York, London and Los Angeles. Even after his death, his family has yet to come out in the media; they may be having some quiet time at this challenging time. In addition to his usual collaborators Galbraith and Stapleton, Bruce Russell added organ and violin on some tracks and was assisted by his partner Kate on others. He kicked off writing commercials and in that time he started doing some announcing and was posted to different community stations, doing every shift under the sun, based on his ZB bio. He started doing some announcing around this period and was assigned to numerous stations as a community announcer, doing every shift imaginable. The A Handful of Dust Topography of a Phantom City cassette collected two long pieces from a pair of shows at Dunedins Public Art Gallery in August 1996 and was reissued as Jerusalem, Street of Graves with an additional recording from The Lumiere Cinema in Christchurch in August 1997. The esoteric art and titles Bruce Russell used for the CDs and singles reflected his interest in the occult. Bruce Russell of Newstalk ZB spent a career as a buddy to his devoted listeners. Fans have already heard a different version of the albums Three Years on the new Xpressway Records tape imprints early defining Xpresssway Pile Up cassette. Guitar, tapes and a good line in speed-poet lyrics are the essentials which when they gel are worth several listens.. Communists (Comintern Transmission Belts) Of The Traitorous Liberal Medias Are Now Getting Very Worried ! "Bruce was a wonderful team member and a talented host and newsreader who brought joy to our audiences for many years. He took the time to sit in on a radio show with Conflict fanzines Gerald Cosley that was broadcast across New York City. Last year, a former colleague called Russells ZB show and reminisced about his portrayal of a young character he played Freddy on Radio Caroline in Timaru. Stream unlimited music, thousands of radio stations and podcasts all Theyre lazy! My friends and I are no strangers to the large co-op arts venue up the sharp rising Stafford Street south of the Octagon, having been regulars there at musical events in mid-1986. Newstalk ZB radio host Bruce Russell is being remembered as a talented broadcaster with an "inimitable personality" after he died over the weekend. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. In the late 1980s and early 1990s NZ groups wanting to issue music on vinyl records faced very real challenges in locating pressing plants overseas. I love both of you. This Sunday afternoon, its all business. Federal Election: Woman who has Albanese as a landlord speaks out, Federal Election: China has 'given up' on Scott Morrison, 'Doesn't help': Dylan Alcott responds to PM's awkward debate moment. Dower described Russell as his "great mate". The busy label picked up pace in 1988 and 1989 with startling and enduring singles from Peter Jefferies with Robbie Muir and Alastair Galbraith with Graeme Jefferies, and tapes from Victor Dimisich Band and Sferic Experiment. "He brought a particularly sharp sense of humour to his work and to his workplace. Find out more about him. After working at Apple Radio in Hastings, Russell moved to Timaru's Radio Caroline in 1982 where he became a lifelong friend with breakfast host Peter Mac. He knew where every item was, was always smiling and passing time of day. I thought it more important that The Dead C had encouraged him to fish his girlfriends hippie Moms Faust, Can, Captain Beefheart and Frank Zappa records out of old cardboard boxes and eventually make his own free noise lathe cut single. 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. The mix of re-accessed music and contemporary sound would be typical of the labels output. The great artist who recorded and toured withThe Tubesand contributed to their unique stage attire took her last breath and multiple news accounts confirmed the heartbreaking news. iHeartRadio app. By Sujina Karanjit April 24, 2022 09:03 PM; Bruce Russell of Newstalk ZB died unexpectedly, but his cause of death has yet to be revealed. 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. I'll miss him enormously," said Roxborogh. A portionof the transcript copied from his website follows. Then sleeves the size of traditional singles or LPs appealed. Bruce Russell of Newstalk ZB spent a career as a buddy to his devoted listeners. They fill that oversized warehouse up with songs coming out of songs. Has visited us twice and he fits in as though we've known him forever. 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