Members of the Los Angeles hard-rock group Nice White are proven on this undated photograph. Standing is Jack Russell. Seated from left to proper are, Audie Desbrow, Mark Kendall, and Michael Lardie.
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Jack Russell, the previous singer of the Nice White band, has died after a battle with dementia, his household introduced Thursday. He was 63.
A press release posted to his Instagram web page stated, “Jack is loved and remembered for his sense of humor, exceptional zest for life, and unshakeable contribution to rock and roll where his legacy will forever thrive. His family asks for privacy at this time.”
Russell stopped touring final month after saying he had been recognized with Lewy Physique Dementia and A number of System Atrophy, which causes lack of coordination and stability, and modifications in speech.
Russell, a California native, started singing in bands in highschool and in 1981 joined Nice White, which was first named Dante Fox. He stayed with the band for 15 years earlier than splitting away for some time to document his first solo album. Nice White had a number of Billboard-charting songs, together with “Once Bitten Twice Shy,” “The Angel Song” and “Rock Me.”
He rejoined the band in 1999 earlier than the band break up in 2001.
“To my friend Jack Russell, such an amazing voice. May you rest in peace,” singer Bret Michaels stated.
“Just heard of the passing of our good friend Jack Russell,” stated Fred Coury, a former member of the band Cinderella. “So sad. Jack and I had a lot of great adventures through the years, on and off of the ocean. The world lost 1 of the nicest guys in the business & 1 of the great voices to sail across the airways of the 80’s. RIP,Captain.”
Simply heard of the passing of our good buddy Jack Russell. So unhappy. Jack and I had a number of nice adventures by means of the years, on and off of the ocean. The world misplaced 1 of the nicest guys within the enterprise & 1 of the nice voices to sail throughout the airways of the 80’s. RIP,Captain.
— Fred Coury (@fredcoury) August 16, 2024
Russell’s household stated he died within the firm of his spouse, son, cousin and two shut buddies.
