Tim you are the best Host ZB has!!!!! Bruce Russell passed away shortly before he was due on air to host Newstalk ZB's overnight show. 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. With some others, they make up Pink Plastic Gods and Wreck Small Speakers on Expensive Stereos. In other words two thirds of The Dead C were already creating together. He baulks at the description lo fi. Hewishes he was a Fijian! Dwayne Haskins funeral, burial service, pictures, date, venue, Frank Connor cause of death, wife, children, net worth, Where will be Ricou Browning buried? I think now when Gore is trying to make the case of lack of gravitas against George W. This Sunday afternoon, its all business. Always made me laugh with his dry sense of humour and helped me a lot with his advice. From The Internet (below), As Proof Of My Assertions, For I HeardThe Same Montage On Rush Limbaugh's Show --->, -------------------(start of quote)-----------------------------------------. Bruce Russell, one of our long-time Newstalk ZB hosts, passed away suddenly but peacefully last night, the station stated in a statement on its website. The veteran radio presenter passed away suddenly on Sunday evening while at work before he was due to start his on-air shift. In a statement on Newstalk ZB's website, the station said: "Bruce Russell, one of our long-time Newstalk ZB hosts, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully last night. Theres a wilful art edge underlying everything; an anarchistic response to the relatively formed work of the citys leading post-punk acts. Details will be published soon on Ghanafuo. Relocating reinvigorated Russell and The Dead C, the new jazz and free noise centred New Zealand fanzine Opprobrium believed. See Hone Harawira is a goodexample. I am in the 5.0 % that didn't think Little Brucie would look like his photo. Why do I have to be careful with statistics? Last Glass then showcased improvisational work from Kim Pieters, Peter Stapleton and Bruce Russell. It started with a video of regular Newstalk ZB caller Sue (known as Housing New Zealand Sue because of her devotion to topics related to state housing) and now with a photo of fellow talkback stalwart Little Brucie of Little Wanganui, an idea has cemented itself. "Bruce Russell, one of our long-time Newstalk ZB hosts, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully last night," the statement read. Bruce Russell humuoured me by livening up this photo with a silly hat. Radio Transcripts Ltd. " Is NO DOUBT A COMINTERN STYLED PROPAGANDIST ! Nice guns. Newstalk ZB's Bruce Russell was in his early 70s; on the other hand, his precise age is but to be revealed. Russell leaves behind his wife Lorna and son Andrew. Noresponsibility. I use it a lot. I shall miss him as will his audience. "What I loved about what he did on the radio was the companionship for the listeners. Its a flagrantly capitalistic enterprise in many ways, but still setting an example of self reliance. CLIFT: Well, Dick Cheney brings congeniality and he brings gravitas. His death's reason is not revealed yet. Tellingly, he cocked an ear over some new US indie releases that were being made available through the Xpressway catalogue. I always want to keep having surprises happen for myself by if you like not mastering my instrument and periodically, just starting to use different instruments. I couldn't agree more. Bruce Russell Cause Of Death? Now Gods, Stand Up For Bastards was captured on a July 1995 Arts Council-funded A Handful of Dust North Island tour. It rarely ever spoke a bad word of its contributor Russell and The Dead C in all its issues. He eventually moved to Auckland where he started working overnight shifts. ZB broadcaster Jenny Woods recalled first coming across Russell when he was at the RNZ station in Taumarunui and she was in Hamilton. I'll miss him enormously," said Roxborogh. His on-air interactions earned him loyalty from young and old listeners throughout the night and on his Saturday night show. "Our thoughts and love are with Bruce's family at this sad time.". But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Scanning the scrapbooks Id kept obsessively since 1980, I found Bruce Russells writing and presence already there. Newstalk ZB host Tim Beveridge summed up the mood among broadcasters saying Russell was an integral part of the fabric of not just Newstalk ZB but the landscape of radio in New Zealand. Crikey, go to the warehouse and theres not one person to help you with clothing or anything for that matter. Russel had a net worth of 3 to 6 million as of 2022. "In an example of complete professionalism, his head lurched up, his finger went out on the mic and the words "Newstalk ZB back shortly" and fired off the ad.". "I didn't want to give him a fright so crept in, and gently touched his arm. Has visited us twice and he fits in as though we've known him forever. The Dead C continue to be an in demand group in New Zealand and internationally for specialist music festivals and events. Peter Jefferies appended it to Guided Tour Of An Unknown Street. The EPs remaining songs Crazy I Know and Angel were Michael Morley-centred songs of fragile beauty. Photo credit: Shipping was a big part of the NZ based labels costs so a lighter and thinner sleeve made sense. Then sleeves the size of traditional singles or LPs appealed. Is Nanci Griffiths Cause of Death Related to a Health Problem? L to R: Bruce Russell, Peter Jefferies, Peter Gutteridge, and Alastair Galbraith outside Peter's house, Opoho, early 1989 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. I had come in for my news shift at 4am and he was on overnight talk. There was Bruce, front and centre. Also love the show. 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. Its hard not to feel vindicated. They are who they are, and that montage is a good illustration. Theyre pretty interesting.And entertaining. "Our thoughts and love are with Bruce's family at this sad time.". According to his ZB bio, he began composing advertisements and started doing some announcing and was posted to numerous community stations, doing every shift under the sun. Worked with him between 2007-2011 at ZB, mostly on the weekends. Great Author Bob Proctor Passed Away at 88, Autopsy Result Clarifying Prophet TB Joshuas Cause of Death, The Star Dakota Skyes Cause of Sudden Death is Unknown, Suicide Led to TikToker Leah Cantillons Death at a Young Age, Smokie Bassist Terry Uttleys Sudden Death at 70 Confirmed, Secret Behind Cesar Millans Juniors Cause of Death is Private, Nebraska State Senator Rich Pahls Passed Away, American ArtistJames Bama Unfortunately Passed Away, Tragedy of Football Player Sione Veikosos Cause of Death, EX Chargers Quarterback John Hadls Cause of Death at 82. The broadcaster, in his early 70s, died suddenly on Sunday night, working right up until his death as an overnight host, newsreader and host of the popular In My Day show. Siltbreeze Records made available the Trapdoor Fucking Exit cassette (also released on CD) and Hell Is Now Love b/w Bone single in 1990. Many of The Dead Cs 1980s and 1990s albums have been repressed and released, most recently through Ba Da Bing! It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. "My favourite Bruce story is when he fell asleep on air. Email: newsroomau@yahoonews.com. He was in love with his work. One of our reporters rang in to say she was pretty sure he'd fallen asleep as you could hear the sonorous sighs of someone in a deep sleep. ROBERTS: Hes had health problems, uh, hes worked for a Big Oil company, but he has the gravitas. Love seeing the pictures of the regular callers. Dont like that, its so cold. I am sure that is not Mikey. He took the time to sit in on a radio show with Conflict fanzines Gerald Cosley that was broadcast across New York City. There he found the traces of indie networks in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and France. Oh I forgot! Bruce Russell of Newstalk ZB spent a career as a buddy to his devoted listeners. Musica Humana gathered up all of A Handful of Dusts released music from 1990 to 1993. Discovery) - All Rights Reserved, By subscribing you agree to our Terms of Access and Privacy Policy. 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. He knew where every item was, was always smiling and passing time of day. Included in the first two CDs were issues of the Bruce Russell-edited Logopandocy: the journal of vain erudition. Contact | Privacy, The recently uploaded video of Sue on The Twos Facebook page (. I genuinely thought he'd be on the air until he was at least 100. * Think of the traditional demeanour of a Roman Senator. Tapes from The Dead C (Live Dead C), Galbraith (Hurray On Down), This King of Punishment (Live 85), Wreck Small Speakers on Expensive Stereos (A Childs Guide to) and Gutteridge (Pure) arrived in 1988 and 1989. If the wireless isnt on, I lay there until the birds start singing, then curse them for keeping me awake. Newstalk ZB radio host Bruce Russell is being remembered as a talented broadcaster with an "inimitable personality" after he died over the weekend. I am astounded at your broad knowledge of music, Tim. Producer Tim Evans, who worked with Russell between 2007 and 2011, said on Twitter there was never a dull moment with Bruce. Russell went on to work as a weekend newsreader and also hosted the Saturday night show In My Day. By New Zealand broadcaster & writer Tim Roxborogh. Sports broadcaster Miles Davis also paid tribute to his one of a kind former colleague. The art was clean and unusual, resembling centuries-old woodcuts and illustrations, and the record titles distinctive, if occasionally hard to pronounce. As the obituary continued, Bruce entered an extremely strong sense of humor in his profession and in his workplace. Learn how your comment data is processed. Best Two on air, EVER!! 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. The key track is a near freeform Krautrocker that ebbs and flows with spaced sound and percussion and captures their live sound well. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The Port Chalmers-based indie usually did a deal with record companies where they usually got twenty percent of the released records and imported them back to NZ for sale to generate a royalty for the bands. So here they are, Little Brucie and Housing New Zealand Sue. Ireland Hendry-Tennent. With summer fill-in host on The Two, Mark Dye. Keep up the great work and never retire, both of you. Look Blue Go Purple, The Verlaines, The Alpaca Brothers and The Puddle and many of the citys rising and established bands graced its low, flat stage. "Bruce was a thoroughly unique and lovable colleague with a devilish sense of humour. Never one to let a live performance go unacknowledged or a previous single, cassette or compilation song go uncollected, A Handful of Dust hooked up with US indie and magazine Crank Automotive for Spiritual Libertines. He came to the massive city of Auckland and was offered an evening shift, which he accepted like a duck to water and has been working there ever since. May god his family and loved ones have enough strength to deal with the great loss. There are many rumors about New Zealands longest-serving and beloved broadcasters Bruce Russells cause of death after he suddenly passed away last night (April 24, 2022) in his early 70s. Bruce Russell, one of our long-time Newstalk ZB hosts, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully last night, the statement said. Mikey is soooo gorgeous and a beuatiful person, he's unbelievable. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Those local needs would soon be addressed and answered by the international indie community, but for now the flame still flickered in Dunedin. "Bruce was a magnificent team member, very talented host and newsreader who brought joy to ZB audiences for many many years. 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. 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.. Xpressway people. Harsh 70s Reality being the recording where The Dead C would fully escape the strictures of the song for the first time. And that's what he went on to do with his listeners.". "senator" Mikaere Mc Carty Is Back ! The esoteric art and titles Bruce Russell used for the CDs and singles reflected his interest in the occult. Ensconced in his back shed on the lip of a ruptured and partly immersed volcanic crater in Lyttelton, Bruce Russell, now working an archivist with Radio New Zealand Sound Archives in Christchurch (a job hed previously done for the Presbyterian Church in Dunedin) had Corpus Hermeticum picking up pace. iHeartRadio is easy to use and all FREE, Simon Barnett and James Daniels Afternoons, Simon Barnett & James Daniels Afternoons Podcast, Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave Podcast, The Resident Builder Podcast with Peter Wolfkamp, Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills Podcast, Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald Podcast, Agricultural analyst: Big opportunities for the beef sector as China reopens, Peter Dunne: Rob Campbell must have known he was playing with fire, Federated Farmers President calls for army to be brought in to Hawke's Bay, 60% of tourism workers want to quit or are considering leaving in the next year, Cut off and homes slipping away: A 'forgotten' beach town, angry residents and a fight to survive, Police Commissioner feels the heat: Why PM had to apologise over gun incident, Mike's Minute: Ideas like Julie Anne Genter's are why we have no money, Chris Hipkins: Te Whatu Ora chair has gone well outside the scope of his role, A message for our listeners - the sad passing of Bruce Russell. According to the Newstalk ZB, Mr Russell who was in his early 70s. SHIPMAN: There is a lot talk they are looking at older candidates, candidates with gravitas. With that pressing concern aired, the remaining items are discussed. With Peter Jefferies handling the sound side, Bruce Russell was free to mould the labels image and ethos. Ah well, happens some time.Dave. Newstalk ZB's Bruce Russell, in his early 70s, was working right up until his death - as an overnight host, newsreader and host of the popular In My Day show on Saturday night. By Dickson Ofori Siaw April 25, 2022. Ive tried to keep it like that because I want to keep it fresh and interesting for me, and that seems to have worked. 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. Having returned North to Paeroa then university in Hamilton, brother Stu and I were early subscribers to Xpressways mail order, eagerly awaiting the catalogues (minor pieces of art in themselves I wish Id kept the Hocken Library in Dunedin has copies) and NZ and US records they sold. RUSSELL: You would think they would be a very wealthy society andwouldnt need to lay around on the benefit. Trust me IT'S THE REAL MIKEY!! The city councils representative is holding up the organisations generic membership card. "The conversations he had on-air brought him loyalty from listeners young and old both throughout the night and on his Saturday night show. 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. 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