Kelly Russell (musician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Kelly Russell (musician)

Canadian musician

Date of Birth: 30-Jun-1956

Place of Birth: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Profession: teacher, record producer, archivist, musician, storyteller

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Kelly Russell (born 30 June 1956) is a Newfoundland fiddle player and founding member of Newfoundland musical groups Figgy Duff and the Wonderful Grand Band.
He is known for having worked closely with fellow Newfoundland fiddle players Émile Benoît and Rufus Guinchard and has collected over 500 traditional tunes unique to Newfoundland and Labrador.
He is a recipient of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal and was named as a Member of the Order of Canada.