Joe Russo (musician)

Joe Russo
Joe Russo performing in Madison, Wisconsin, 2006
Joe Russo performing in Madison, Wisconsin, 2006
Background information
Born (1976-12-18) December 18, 1976 (age 47)
OriginBrooklyn, New York, United States
GenresIndie rock, jazz fusion
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Instrument(s)Drum kit, percussion, guitar keyboards bass
Years active2000–present
LabelsButter Problems, Rope-A-Dope
WebsiteJoeRussosAlmostDead.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.

  1. ^ True, Chris. "Biography: Benevento/Russo". Allmusic. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
  2. ^ Collar, Matt. "Biography: A BIG YES...and a small no". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
  3. ^ Jarnow, Jesse. "Biography: Fat Mama". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
  4. ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Biography: American Babies". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
  5. ^ Ray, Randy (October 28, 2010). "Joe Russo: Many Chapters, Many Volumes". Jambands.com. Retrieved November 8, 2011.