Luther Russell

Luther Russell (born 1970) has been putting out records since 1991, initially as lead singer/songwriter of his old band, The Freewheelers, who made two albums for DGC and American, respectively. He then went solo, starting with "Lowdown World" (1997), "Down At Kit's" (1999), and "Spare Change" (2001), all recorded while living in Portland, Oregon. It was also in the great northwest that Luther produced many independent records by such acclaimed artists as Richmond Fontaine and Fernando. Since relocating back to his hometown of Los Angeles in 2002, he has completed a new solo record entitled "Repair", which was produced by Ethan Johns (Kings of Leon, Jayhawks, Ryan Adams). Luther and Ethan also co-produced the debut album of songstress Sarabeth Tucek. He has recently finished producing the debut album of The Relationship featuring Brian Bell of Weezer. Also in the works are a new record by local L.A. talent Savoir Faire and a new EP by East L.A.'s own Ollin.

Trivia

His parents married 22 days from the day they met.Luther Russell has shared the stage with acts such as Arthur Lee, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Etta James, Los Lobos and Wilco. He lived in carmel and grew up with Clint Eastwoods kids.He lives In Los Angeles, CA.He is jewish.Luther Russell is the grandson of legendary songwriter Bob Russell (1914-1970). He is also grand-nephew of equally legendary songwriter Bud Green (1897-1981)

Luther Russell is a multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar, bass, drums, piano, and organ.

At 17, Luther formed a band called The Bootheels with Jakob Dylan, son of Bob Dylan, later of the Wallflowers.

Discography

(With The Freewheelers)

"The Freewheelers" (DGC, 1991),"The Freewheelers Play Bob Russell" (Promo LP, 1993),"Waitin' For George" (American Recordings, 1996).

(As Solo Artist)

"Lowdown World" (Highland, 1997),"Down At Kit's" (Cravedog, 1999),"Spare Change" (In Music We Trust, 2001),"Repair" (TBA).

(As Producer)

"Pacoima" Fernando (Cravedog, 1998),"Parts Unknown" Warren Pash (Cravedog, 1998),"Lost Son" Richmond Fontaine (Cavity Search, 1999),"Old Man Motel" Fernando (Cravedog, 1999),"A Very Late Debut" Ken Bott (2000),"...Sings Out" Calen Klauder (Padre, 2000),"Mister Groove" Mel Brown (Karmenpolicy, 2001),"Lost All Faith" Baseboard Heaters (2001),"Half Way Down" A.C. Cotton (In Music We Trust, 2001),"Gold @ Anything" The Triggerlocks (2002),"Winnemucca" Richmond Fontaine (El Cortez, 2002),"Sons Of The Shaking Earth" Ollin (2002),"Hawks And Highways" Freddy Trujillo (In Music We Trust, 2002),"Sarabeth Tucek" Sarabeth Tucek (TBA),"The Relationship" The Relationship (TBA),"Hooray For Hollywood" Savoir Faire (TBA),"San Patricios EP" Ollin (TBA).