A statement from Tom Wilson, who is not related to Russell, confirmed his former bandmate died earlier this week
Junkhouse members Tom Wilson, left to right, Russell Wilson, Dan Achen and Ray Farrugia are shown in this undated handout photo. Former Junkhouse bassist Russell Wilson has died, confirms his bandmate Tom Wilson. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO. A cause of death was not provided.They broke through with the track “Out of My Head” from their 1993 album “Strays.”
Russell Wilson left the band in the mid-1990s following their second album, but Junkhouse went on to release a third and final record which included “Shine,” one of their biggest hits. Tom Wilson remembered his late bandmate as someone guided by his instincts, a live wire on the stage, and at times sensitive.“We played in castles and in bar rooms and hockey arenas, living on a very long road, and we had the best time of our lives.”Last year, Russell Wilson rejoined the band for reunion concerts in Toronto and Hamilton.
Tom Wilson said the band still intends to perform two upcoming shows as a tribute, with further dates in the works. Junkhouse will play the Blues Holler Picnic in Uxbridge, Ont. on June 22 and Crewfest in Brantford, Ont. on July 19.Switch gears. Give your brain a workout and do today's Daily Cryptic Crossword.
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