Russell Wilson, co-founder and one-time bassist of Canadian rock act Junkhouse, has died at age 62.
A press release from Tom Wilson, who just isn’t associated to Russell, confirmed his former bandmate died earlier this week. A reason behind loss of life was not offered.
Junkhouse fashioned in 1989 with each Wilsons, Ray Farrugia and Dan Achen.
They broke via with the observe “Out of My Head” from their 1993 album “Strays.”
Russell Wilson left the band within the mid-Nineties following their second album, however Junkhouse went on to launch a 3rd and remaining document which included “Shine,” one in all their greatest hits.
Tom Wilson remembered his late bandmate as somebody guided by his instincts, a reside wire on the stage, and at instances delicate.
“We ran round (the) globe collectively in (our) band, taking up levels from Belgium to Brantford,” he wrote.
“We performed in castles and in bar rooms and hockey arenas, dwelling on a really lengthy highway, and we had the perfect time of our lives.”
Junkhouse has continued to tour on and off, although guitarist Achen died on March 15, 2010.
Final 12 months, Russell Wilson rejoined the band for reunion concert events in Toronto and Hamilton.
Tom Wilson stated the band nonetheless intends to carry out two upcoming exhibits as a tribute, with additional dates within the works. Junkhouse will play the Blues Holler Picnic in Uxbridge, Ont. on June 22 and Crewfest in Brantford, Ont. on July 19.
