Jack Russell, founding singer of the glam steel band Nice White, has died on the age of 63.
Simply final month, Russell retired from touring after asserting he was identified with Lewy physique dementia and a number of system atrophy. He handed away “peacefully” on Thursday, August fifteenth, surrounded by his household and associates, in line with a press release launched by Ok.L. Doty, who co-authored his memoir.
“Jack is liked and remembered for his humorousness, distinctive zest for all times, and unshakeable contribution to rock and roll the place his legacy will endlessly thrive,” Doty wrote. “His household asks for privateness presently.”
Russell fronted Nice White throughout its industrial heyday within the late Nineteen Eighties, singing on hits together with “As soon as Bitten, Twice Shy,” “Rock Me,” “Save Your Love,” and “The Angel Music.”
After the band broke up in 2001, Russell went solo however started touring as Jack Russell’s Nice White. It’s with that outfit that he carried out at The Station in West Warwick, Rhode Island in 2003 when the band’s pyro show set off a fireplace that tragically resulted within the deaths of 100 folks on the venue, together with guitarist Ty Longley.
Russell reunited with Nice White in 2006, however break up with the band once more in 2010. From there, two incarnations of Nice White existed: Nice White and Jack Russell’s Nice White, resulting in a authorized battle that finally allowed each acts to tour and document individually.
With the unique Nice White, Russell and the band launched 11 albums, and went platinum with 1987’s As soon as Bitten and double-platinum with its follow-up, …Twice Shy (1989). In the meantime, Jack Russell’s Nice White launched one correct studio album, 2017’s He Noticed It Comin’.
Nice White paid tribute to their former singer, posting the next on social media:
“Our deepest condolences to the household of Jack Russell. We hope they take consolation in understanding Jack’s unbelievable voice will dwell on endlessly. His love for the followers and his sons went unmatched, as was his personal love for rock music. What do you say about somebody that was there by your facet on such an incredible journey, the great and the unhealthy? We favor to let the music fill within the blanks. All these great years collectively will probably be held near our hearts. It was a privilege and pleasure to share the stage with him – many reveals, many miles, and most rock. Within the studio, Jack was superb. He all the time got here able to work. And work onerous, he did. Jack stayed till he acquired the perfect efficiency for every track. He introduced the identical excellence to each present. The consistency of his dwell performances have been all the time past comparability. Relaxation In Peace, to certainly one of rock’s greatest champions.”
Poison singer Bret Michaels additionally honored Russell, writing, “To my pal Jack Russell, such an incredible voice. Might you relaxation in peace.”
— OfficialGreatWhite (@GreatWhiteRocks) August 15, 2024
To my pal Jack Russell, such an incredible voice. Might you relaxation in peace. pic.twitter.com/1a7FeR0Tis
— Bret Michaels (@bretmichaels) August 16, 2024