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Jack Russell Dies: Founding Vocalist Of Great White Rock Band Involved In Tragic Fire Was 63


Jack Russell fronted rockers Great White throughout their career.

“Jack is loved and remembered for his sense of humor, exceptional zest for life, and unshakeable contribution to rock and roll where his legacy will forever thrive,” his family wrote in an online statement. Founded in Los Angeles in 1977, Great White rode the mid-1980s metal wave with the platinum-selling 1987 album Once Bitten and its 1989 follow-up, … Twice Shy. Great White was the attraction at The Station nightclub in 2003 when the group’s stage pyrotechnics ignited a fire in the ceiling’s acoustic foam.

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