Calvin Russell

Texan singer-songwriter noted in DeBaser reviews for gritty rock-blues informed by a hard-lived past and embraced by the French label New Rose.

Reviews note a troubled past including time in prison, French adoption by New Rose, debut LP A Crack in Time (1990) produced with Patrick Mathé involved, live album Le Voyager (1993) collects highlights from early albums; covers on albums include songs by Blaze Foley and Townes Van Zandt.

DeBaser reviews depict Calvin Russell as a gritty Texan rock-blues singer with a hard-lived past and a career embraced in France. Key albums covered by reviewers include A Crack in Time, Le Voyager (live) and Soldier. Reviews praise raw performances, live intensity and strong songwriting.

For:Fans of raw rock-blues, roots and gritty singer-songwriter music.