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Joe Russo | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Joe_Russo_2006.jpg) Joe Russo performing in Madison, Wisconsin, 2006 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | December 18, 1976 |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Genres | Indie rock, jazz fusion |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion, guitar, keyboards, bass |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Butter Problems, Rope-A-Dope |
| Website | JoeRussosAlmostDead.com |
Joe Russo (born December 18, 1976) is an American drummer and half of the Benevento/Russo Duo.[1] He has toured, performed and recorded with a number of other bands, including Cass McCombs, A Big Yes and a Small No,[2] Fat Mama,[3] Robert Walter's 20th Congress, Bustle In Your Hedgerow, Younger Brother, Shpongle, Tom Hamilton's American Babies,[4] the Trey Anastasio/ Mike Gordon duo, the Gene Ween Band, and Furthur (featuring Phil Lesh and Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead). He also plays with the Shpongle Live Band.[5] In 2013 he formed a Grateful Dead tribute band called Joe Russo's Almost Dead.
- ^ True, Chris. "Biography: Benevento/Russo". Allmusic. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
- ^ Collar, Matt. "Biography: A BIG YES...and a small no". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
- ^ Jarnow, Jesse. "Biography: Fat Mama". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
- ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Biography: American Babies". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
- ^ Ray, Randy (October 28, 2010). "Joe Russo: Many Chapters, Many Volumes". Jambands.com. Retrieved November 8, 2011.