About Bobby Russell
Lived 1940 – 1992 (aged 52). Bobby Russell was an American singer-songwriter, singer, songwriter, composer and musician.
As a performer As a singer, Russell's biggest chart success was his self-penned "Saturday Morning Confusion", a top 25 country hit and No. 28 pop hit in the early fall of 1971. Also penned and sung by Russell was 1974's "Go Chase Your Rainbow", his highest-charting entry in Australia. and wrote and sang the title song "As Far as I'm Concerned" over the opening credits of The Grasshopper.
Death Russell died in Nicholasville, Kentucky, of coronary artery disease on November 19, 1992. He was 52 years old.
1968 Words, Music, Laughter and Tears
1969 Bobby Russell Unlimited
1971 Saturday Morning Confusion
United Artists
Singles
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Who was Bobby Russell?
American singer-songwriter
When was Bobby Russell born?
Bobby Russell was born on 19 April 1940 in Nashville.
When did Bobby Russell die?
Bobby Russell died on 19 November 1992 in Nicholasville.
What was Bobby Russell's occupation?
Bobby Russell was a singer-songwriter, singer, songwriter, composer and musician.
What nationality was Bobby Russell?
Bobby Russell was American.
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