Russell Webb (musician)
| Russell Webb | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1958 (age 58–59) Glasgow, Scotland |
| Genres | Glam rock, soft rock, punk rock, new wave, power pop, post-punk, indie rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, record producer, composer |
| Instruments | Bass guitar, backing vocals, guitar, keyboards, percussion |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Associated acts | Slik, PVC2, Zones, The Skids, The Armoury Show, Public Image Ltd |
| Website | www |
Russell Webb (born 1958 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish new wave bass guitarist who was member of bands like Slik, PVC2 (both with Midge Ure), Zones, Skids, The Armoury Show and Public Image Ltd, and collaborated with Richard Jobson and Virginia Astley and The Who.
In 1977, future Ultravox and Live Aid face, guitarist and singer Midge Ure, drummer Kenny Hyslop, keyboardist Billy McIsaac and bassist Jim McGinlay had commercial successes as a band, named Slik, of different styles like glam and soft rock and bubblegum pop, playing since 1975 different promising songs such as "Forever And Ever" and "Requiem", but punk rock originated their falling, so McGinlay left in early 1977. Webb, who recently dropped out of university, replaced him and Slik changed their name to PVC2 and also their musical style to punk. It is unknown if McGinlay left or Webb replaced him when the band made those changes. PVC2 released one single, "Put You in the Picture", in 1977.
By late 1977/early 1978, Webb and the rest of PVC2 called Alex Harvey's cousin Willie Gardner to replace Ure, who went to join Glen Matlock's Rich Kids, and founded Zones. This band released singles during 1978 and 1979 and one album called "Under Influence" in the latter year. The Zones failed to get success and split up shortly afterwards.
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