Joe Russo (musician)

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Joe Russo

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Img_capt = Joe Russo performing in Madison, Wisconsin, 2006
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Born = birth date and age|1976|12|18
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Origin = Brooklyn, New York, United States
Instrument = Drum kit, percussion, guitar
Genre = Indie rock, jazz fusion
Occupation = Musician
Years_active = 2000–present
Label = Butter Problems
Associated_acts = Benevento/Russo Duo
Fat Mama
American Babies
URL = [http://www.beneventorussoduo.com/ www.beneventorussoduo.com]
Notable_instruments = Vintage Slingerland and Ludwig drums, Istanbul cymbals, Takamine guitar

Joe Russo (born December 18, 1976) is an American drummer and half of the Benevento/Russo Duo. He plays with a number of other bands, including Fat Mama, Robert Walter's 20th Congress, Danjaboots, Bustle In Your Hedgerow, Electron (a Disco Biscuits side-project), Younger Brother, and Tom Hamilton's American Babies.

Biography

Russo's drumming is fierce and complex (he has been nicknamed "The Madness" by fans). His Roland SPD-S sampler is often used for electronic drum samples, which play an important role in many of The Duo's compositions, such as "Welcome Red", "Becky", and "My Pet Goat". Two songs appearing on "Play Pause Stop", "Memphis" and "Powder", were written by Russo and feature his acoustic guitar playing.

Russo has twice won the New Groove award at the Jammys, in 2000 and 2005. In the summer of 2006 he was the drummer in a collaboration with Trey Anastasio, Mike Gordon, and Marco Benevento (sometimes referred to as GRAB or Mike & the Italians).

Discography

American Babies

*"Debut Album" (2007)

Fat Mama

*"Mamatus" (2000)

Benevento/Russo Duo

*"Debut Album" (2002)
*"Darts" (2003)
*"Best Reason to Buy the Sun" (2005)
*"Live at Bonnaroo 2005" (2005)
*"Play Pause Stop" (2006)

External links

* [http://www.beneventorussoduo.com/ Benevento/Russo Duo] official website
*myspace|smallreddishroom|Joe Russo