Russell, Brian

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Origin: Falkirk, Scotland - Toronto, Ontario
Biography:

Brian Russell was born in Falkirk, Scotland, the son of the Reverend Henry Russell. He moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, ca. 1960. During 1968 and 1969, he was a featured performer on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's Good Company, and a regular part of the Ray Stevens Show Singers. He was also a regular on the CBC show The Music Machine. Along the way, he met Brenda Russell, to whom he was married, and with whom he formed the duo Brian & Brenda Russell. Both Brian and Brenda were in Dr. Music, before moving to Los Angeles in 1973, later signing with Elton John's The Rocket Record Company. After their divorce, Brenda kept the name Russell and went on to a successful solo career. Brian later re-married to actress Cheryl Ladd, known for her role in the TV series Charlie's Angels.