Just how busy the Lyttelton one-man industry had become was even more apparent in a full page Corpus Hermeticum ad on the back page of the now glossy covered Opprobrium in December 1997. "Bruce Russell was the most uniquely hilarious, individual person I've ever known," Guy Heveldt wrote. Our thoughts and love are with Bruce's family at this sad time., Sad to hear the passing of Bruce Russell. For his part (talking to Dave Cantor in August 2014), Bruce explained. I very, very seldom pick up an instrument when Im not just about to perform or record something. After Timaru, Russell moved to Christchurch where he was a storyline writer for a children's television show. Youd find Bruce Russell examining a wide variety of sound, both local and overseas in Dunedins Garage fanzine. MALE CALLER: Its due to savagery, animal instinct. Bruce Russell's 2012 Flying Nun compilation Time To Go: The Southern Psychedelic Moment, 1981-1986 was hailed as a landmark collection of early 1980s independent music from the South Island. I loved seeing Brucie, Sue and Sue! I hope they truly value you as much as we all do, and yes please bring back Pam you are wonderful together. I had come in for my news shift at 4am and he was on overnight talk. A twenty to thirty thousand word thesis for his PhD in fine art at RMIT in Melbourne is apparently underway there as well. A history of Dunedins ongoing Lines of Flight festival of experimental music was a highpoint in Home, Land and Sea: Situating music in Aotearoa New Zealand in 2011. Is Nanci Griffiths Cause of Death Related to a Health Problem? Radio host Bruce Russell, remembered as a talented newsreader with a unique personality took his last breath just before he was scheduled to be on air to host Newstalk ZBs overnight show. All the best for this Xmas if we ever end up being able to celebrate it. CLIFT: Well, Dick Cheney brings congeniality and he brings gravitas. In Timaru, Russell created a young character he played Freddy, who lived with a mother who went off to work with make-up and fishnet stockings, taxi drivers were picking him up and he had lots of new fathers. Even if you dont like Limbaugh, give a listen. It's just Latin. In another film clip from May 2014, just prior to The Dead Cs appearance in Sydneys Opera House for the Vivid Festival, Bruce Russell in an old pulled at the neck T-shirt has been cornered by a fan with a camera. Talking to Brendon Fitzgibbon in 1992, Bruce Russell outlined the near future as he saw it. Follow me on Twitter @kwadwo_dost. FEMALE CALLER: Theyre violent, and they wont work! To be told: This next piece will be called The Kabbalah of the Horse Pegasus. To make a live-to-two-track album with stringed instruments, where the only concept is Dont touch the strings! and have the other half of your duo rush off to vomit, when the reels keep spinning! Stream unlimited music, thousands of radio stations and podcasts all We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. Russel was survived by his wife, Lorna, and son Andrew. I go to bed every night with ZB talkback. His death's reason is not revealed yet. He was pestering us. He got his start in the industry as an ad writer before gaining experience as an announcer, and later as a programmer in Timaru. Its hard not to feel vindicated. One of Newstalk ZB's longest-serving and most-loved broadcasters, Bruce Russell died unexpectedly. "Bruce Russell, one of the long-time Newstalk ZB hosts, passed away suddenly but peacefully last night," the station stated on its website. The Port Chalmers-based indie usually did a deal with record companies where they usually got twenty percent of the released records and imported them back to NZ for sale to generate a royalty for the bands. Rest in peace legend Bruce. Do it Tim! Bruce was a wonderful team member and a talented host and. Its one of the all-time great montages, this happened within a day of President Bush selecting Dick Cheney to be his vice presidential running mate. Newstalk ZB Host Bruce Russell Dies At 62 | Bruce Russell Wife & WikiTopic covered in the video:bruce russell obituary,bruce ru.. Hello, Diane. Alastair Galbraith and Bruce Russell, Upper Stuart St, Dunedin, 1984, outside the flat where The Verlaines' Death And The Maiden video was shot a year earlier. The page will be updated as worthy photos come in. Cheers, Nanster. Bored with university in 1989, Stu and I revived Ha Ha Ha, the Hamilton fanzine Id first published there in 1983 and 1984. Russell worked all over New Zealand throughout his broadcasting career. Samoansare a very bad violent race as well. Pacific Islanders dont bash theirkids. WILLIAMS: Now we look and we see the son, who is seeking some gravitas, to say to people that he is an intelligent man. In the late 1980s and early 1990s NZ groups wanting to issue music on vinyl records faced very real challenges in locating pressing plants overseas (in this case Australia) along with increased expenses (shipping costs in particular) and a loss in control in not being able to closely oversee the project. RUSSELL: See, I dont agree with that disadvantage thing! Photo credit: One of our reporters rang in to say she was pretty sure he'd fallen asleep as you could hear the sonorous sighs of someone in a deep sleep. Bruce Russell Collection, Bruce Russellin Sydney at the What is Music? Holloway played bass in the first-wave Dunedin punk band London SS with Myles White. Its a central clearing house.. I vote for The Three!! My friends and I are no strangers to the large co-op arts venue up the sharp rising Stafford Street south of the Octagon, having been regulars there at musical events in mid-1986. Bruce Russell, one of our long-time Newstalk ZB hosts, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully last night, the statement read. Thats why hes absent from Garages fifth issue. Thats absolutely true, but Ive never found that to be the case. Bruce Russell is a New Zealand experimental musician and writer. They were onstage at the prestigious All Tomorrows Parties in March 2002, December 2006, December 2010, and 2013, having toured the United States again in October 2008. He kicked off writing commercials and in that time he started doing some announcing and was posted to different community stations, doing every shift under the sun, based on his ZB bio. RIP you lovely man and much love to your family https://t.co/qzPuFPNfAY. He died just as he was about to go on the air to host Newstalk ZBs overnight show. Russell's broadcasting career took him throughout New Zealand. Russell worked up and down New Zealand during his broadcasting career. ZB host Bruce Russell told listeners "a cast of thousands" was working on the news at 1:45 am, but there was nothing about the quake on ZB's website o. Best Two on air, EVER!! Bruce Russell of Newstalk ZB died unexpectedly, but his cause of death has yet to be revealed. RUSSELL: Well they are just enjoying life on the dole. There are two parts to it. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Ill remember Bruce for his cheeky banter, his distinctive voice, his unmatchable work ethic. 2023 Ghanafuo.com & DM Network. *As of January 18 we also now have photos of Ron From Christchurch the Singing Taxi Driver, Pete the Urban Maori, Request Sue, Co-op Taxis Mikey, Adrienne & Her Mouldy Pizza and Hans the Dutch Baker. Bruce Russell, an overnight radio host, has died suddenly. I see him as tall and skinny. He eventually moved to Auckland where he started working overnight shifts. and K Group CDs followed in 1997. His on-air interactions earned him loyalty from young and old listeners throughout the night and on his Saturday night show. ______________________________________________________, You do not have permission to delete messages in this group, Either email addresses are anonymous for this group or you need the view member email addresses permission to view the original message, http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/featdetailnew.asp?recnumber=2&menu=3&menuitem=2, http://www.exorcist.org.nz/bounty_dog_ugly_longpig, http://www.exorcist.org.nz/deep_roots_music_2011_1.wav. Small creative communities, co-operative endeavour, words and challenging guitar sound, and writing with a historical and archival bent and local underground focus? Youre going to hear Al Hunt, Juan Williams, Claire Shipman, Steve Roberts, Vic Fazio, Jeff Greenfield, Jonathan Alter, former Senator Bob Kerrey, Margaret Carlson, Mike McCurry, Sam Donaldson, Eleanor Clift, Walter Isaacson, Mark Shields, Judy Woodruff, and Sam Donaldson and none of these are repeated. 19 years ago. Copyright 2016 The Roxborogh Report. After working at Apple Radio in Hastings, Russell moved to Timaru's Radio Caroline in 1982 where he became a lifelong friend with breakfast host Peter Mac. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. While at Timaru, he turned to program and eventually worked as a manager at a tiny radio station in the middle of North Island. Your email address will not be published. Its Mikey!!! Peter Jefferies appended it to Guided Tour Of An Unknown Street. The EPs remaining songs Crazy I Know and Angel were Michael Morley-centred songs of fragile beauty. The first thing that struck was the dual guitar sound. Bruce, meanwhile, checked out The Terminals Disconnect LP, Skeptics Amalgam and The Renderers and Cyclops live. The Bats Robert Scott, Kathy Bull, Kath Webster and Lesley Paris of Look Blue Go Purple and Nick Wilkinson of The Alpaca Brothers I know by sight, having seen their groups play. Years passed and they both ended up at ZB together. Harsh 70s Reality being the recording where The Dead C would fully escape the strictures of the song for the first time. Left Handed Blows: Writing on Sound 1993 2009 reprinted pieces from three issues of Logopandocy: the journal of vain erudition in 1993, 1994 and 1996, with liner notes from Ralf Wehowskys 1997 Tulpas CD, previously published interviews with Marco Fusinato and Alastair Galbraith, an article from The National Grid journal on graphic design and a review of Douglas Lilburns electro-acoustic work from The Wire in January 2005. Saturday nights and nighttime to crack of dawn will NEVER be the identical. After a short stint, he moved to Taumarunui to manage a radio station before joining Newstalk ZB in Auckland in about 2000. When DR503 finally drops on Flying Nun Records in April 1988, it is a wilful anarchistic record like no other the label has released. Never a dull moment with Bruce #RIP, Tim Evans (@TimEvansSKY) April 24, 2022. New Zealand radio host Bruce Russell is being remembered as a "talented host and newsreader" following the news of his shock death on Sunday night. A Chris Knox review of an A Handful of Dust tape A Fortnight Dead (available from 154 Forth Street in Dunedin for $3.50) had Russell as the long lost missing link between Sam Hunt and Fetus Productions. They are who they are, and that montage is a good illustration. Robbie Yeats and Michael Morley head back to the motel for a shower and a break, but Bruce is happy to stay and talk. BREAKING! Subscribe to theUS day News newsletterinbox to receive celebrities daily news. My own stuff, what distinguishes that, apart from the fact its generally only me playing is that I tend to tamper more with the recordings afterwards, in that I might edit them or record something, then turn it around, or maybe play something else over the top. Even after his death, his family has yet to come out in the media; they may be having some quiet time at this challenging time. Learn how your comment data is processed. Bruce Russell is the Night and Overnight Host at NZME based in Auckland, Auckland. Russell died . Radio host Bruce Russell is being remembered as a talented newsreader with an "inimitable personality". The Dead C was onstage again in October with The Terminals at Chippendale House, an outing reviewed by Richard Langston for the second issue of Alley Oop. "I am devastated," sports broadcaster Miles Davis wrote. Bruce Russell, a radio host, is known as a gifted newsreader with an unmistakable personality. My favourite newstalk an host for many many years Bruce Russell has died suddenly overnight. According to the Newstalk ZB, Mr Russell who was in his early 70s. Love your show Tim you never get ruffled with the callers It is so nice to see the regulars I am always looking forward to Bruce coming on with his wonderful tales. "In an example of complete professionalism, his head lurched up, his finger went out on the mic and the words "Newstalk ZB back shortly" and fired off the ad.". Chippendale House was established in July 1985 by a group prompted by the artists Andrew Drummond and Stuart Griffiths and was well into its second year (of four) as a co-operative theatre, music and gallery space. The musically radical Sonic Youth would continue to play an important part in The Dead C members creative lives in the coming years. Good on ya Brucie! Come back Pam PLEASE. The only time they ever played a greatest hits set. Bruce Russell, one of our long-time Newstalk ZB hosts, passed away suddenly but peacefully last night, the station stated in a statement on its website. According to his ZB bio, he began composing advertisements and started doing some announcing and was posted to numerous community stations, doing every shift under the sun. . "Bruce was a wonderful team member and a talented host and newsreader who brought joy to our audiences for many years. Nice to see photos of some of my favourite callers, and hosts. "What I loved about what he did on the radio was the companionship for the listeners. Ill learn soon enough that hes Bruce Russell and he has a new group called The Dead C. Still, I cant shake the feeling Ive seen him somewhere before. Find out more about him. "Bruce Russell, one of the long-time Newstalk ZB hosts, passed away suddenly but peacefully last night," the station stated on its website. The key track is a near freeform Krautrocker that ebbs and flows with spaced sound and percussion and captures their live sound well. He has released solo albums that feature guitar and tape manipulation, and he has written for the British music magazine The Wire. So here they are, Little Brucie and Housing New Zealand Sue. Effectively reviving what had become a moribund NZ indie music format, the labels tapes exhibited a care and flair in design and presentation and mastering not heard or seen consistently since Paul Lukers Industrial Tapes in the first half of the decade. Im pretty sure a lot of folk would remember him. Therein lay four previous releases plus two new pieces recorded at The Wharf Hotel and Empire Tavern in Dunedin between January 1994 and February 1995. Nice guns. Grapefruit Records recently released The Twelfth Spectacle, a four LP live album set that was captured between 2002 and 2013 in Paris, Brussels, New York, London and Los Angeles. Worked with him between 2007-2011 at ZB, mostly on the weekends. In a statement on Newstalk ZB's website, the station said: "Bruce Russell, one of our long-time Newstalk ZB hosts, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully last night. McCURRY: I think he also needs to demonstrate some gravitas, too. CALLER DIANE: I live next door to a Maori and he is so embarrassed. From the very beginning the labels catalogues, ads and posters project a distinctive aesthetic. There are many rumors about New Zealand's longest-serving and beloved broadcasters Bruce Russell's cause of death after he suddenly passed away last night (April 24, 2022) in his early 70s. Winding down Corpus Hermeticum in 2004 (after a diverse run of releases from Sandoz Lab Technicians, Matt De Gennaro with Alastair Galbraith, RST, Lovely Midget, Marchetti/ Noetinger/ Werchowski, Kjetil D. Brandsdal, Birchville Cat Motel, Greg Malcolm, Ralf Wehowsky and Tetuzi Akiyama), Bruce Russell again left the release of his sound to overseas record labels. CALLER: It wasnt a generalization, it was downright backward. Visiting acts of a similar mind, including Roy Montgomery, Bird Nest Roys and The Pterodactyls, also stopped in. He got his start in the television industry as a commercial writer. GREENFIELD: If the question about Governor Bush was one of the weight, or to use the favorite phrase of the moment, gravitas. Bruce Russell is a New Zealand experimental musician and writer. I turn off now when he comes on. RUSSELL: I dont know why youre upset and aggressive! His inimitable personality in the newsroom and in the studio would always entertain his colleagues too. "It was pretty lewd stuff, especially for Timaru in 1984," said Mac. I would drop in with a crash and a bang in the morning. I am surprised of all the people I listen too, their voices do not match their faces, its amazing when you listen to someone and imagine what they look like then see a pic and they don't look like how they sound, your voice Tim does not match your face, but a very pleasant face you have, luv listening to you. According to the group, the artists inimitable character in the newsroom and in the studio would always engage his associates too. What it feels like to perform live with no idea at all of what you are about to do, or what your fellow band member will do? "Bruce was a thoroughly unique and lovable colleague with a devilish sense of humour. Bruce Russell passed away on 24 April 2022 in Central Auckland. Its got that import cachet, the hard to find, real gold, collector scum mentality, Russell told Philip Matthews in The Wire, June 1999. Bruce Russell, one of our long-time Newstalk ZB hosts, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully last night. * Think of the traditional demeanour of a Roman Senator. Masonic Inborn parts II & III on Killing Capitalism with Kindness 3xEP compilation for Belgiums Turbulence Records soon followed. Dead C vs Sebadoh EP and The Operation of the Sonne LP emerged on Siltbreeze in 1993 with World Peace Hope Et Al and the Metal Heart following in 1994 and The White House LP in 1995. RUSSELL: Im afraid Im still very condemning of the sort of lifestyleof people like Macsyna King. Newstalk ZB's Bruce Russell, in his early 70s, was working right up until his death - as an overnight host, newsreader and host of the popular In My Day show on Saturday night. Take your Radio, Podcasts and Music with you. "The conversations he had on-air brought him loyalty from listeners young and old both throughout the night and on his Saturday night show. He died just as he was about to begin hosting Newstalk ZB's nightly show on April 24, 2022. All registered. Wonderful to know all about his shop days. He passed away shortly before he was due on air to host Newstalk ZB's overnight show. Bruce Russellattacks the guitar, Arc Caf 2005. Bruce Russell death cause has been reported as a peaceful death at his workplace in Newstalk ZB central Auckland office. The being-far-enough-ahead-to-surprise-and-delight-but-still-close-enough-to-the-time-that-the-light-of-recognition-flashes-on-and-illuminates-the moment, I felt had already happened. Burial site and Find a Grave details, Ricou Browning funeral, burial service, pictures, date, time, venue. The following year, Bruce Russell edited and contributed to Erewhon Calling: Experimental Sound in New Zealand (2012), an Audio Foundation published compendium of thought, image and voice examining our productive and long-lived experimental music community. Request Sue Sue loves music just as much as me. Radio host Bruce Russell is being remembered as a talented newsreader with an inimitable personality. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Has visited us twice and he fits in as though we've known him forever. I dont not just practice with the band, I dont practice. On top of that A Handful of Dust managed a live show in Christchurch in August as a duo. For many years, he provided joy to the crowds. Get more of the radio, music and podcasts you love with the FREE The page will be updated as worthy photos come in. Theres a lot more interaction with the recording process and a lot more use of live backing tapes, Bruce Russell explained in Poi$on + lie$ = money + death from John Nixon and Marco Fusinatos Axe: a specialised rock journal, no.19, 1999 in an essay reprinted in Left Handed Blows. Why Felicity Hoffman Sentenced to Only 14 Days in Prison? ROBERTS: Hes had health problems, uh, hes worked for a Big Oil company, but he has the gravitas. iHeartRadio app. Stream unlimited music, thousands of radio stations and podcasts all Xpressway had a reputation for being prickly with the mainstream media and for giving few interviews, which made us doubly grateful for his full response. He then changed course and went on to pursue a musical career which has spanned more than 20 years in a multitude of roles including promoter, producer, conductor and singer. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. He died at the age of 72. Great friend no doubt but maybe write a book Pam. The rhetoric and the racism that comes from that joker isappalling! Sam Carlson Port Protection Singer Son Kelly Carlson Makes An Appearance On The Show, Bruce Russell Newstalk ZB Age And Wikipedia: Radio Announcer Death. was I right? 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Theres already a Dead C album (DR503) in the works barely four months after Michael Morley recruits Bruce Russell and flatmate drummer Robbie Yeats for a trio, who feel and hear an immediate chemistry. By New Zealand broadcaster & writer Tim Roxborogh. Scanning the scrapbooks Id kept obsessively since 1980, I found Bruce Russells writing and presence already there. According to the Newstalk ZB, Mr Russell who was in his early 70s passed away at the station's offices in central Auckland. Frustrated and diminished by Flying Nun Records narrowed commercial focus, Bruce Russell had teamed up with Peter Jefferies, Alastair Galbraith and Peter Gutteridge to establish the new Port Chalmers based independent label Xpressway at the end of 1987. Why do we pay these dropouts to have children? That wasanother Jackie. The Dead Sea Perform Max Harris was captured at the trios first live outing in March 1987 and swam around in a single sized Morley lino-cut printed sleeve. Dwayne Haskins funeral, burial service, pictures, date, venue, Frank Connor cause of death, wife, children, net worth, Where will be Ricou Browning buried? Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Previously, Bruce was the Host at Newstalk ZB. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Totally devastated! "Bruce was one of a kind and a colleague for over 20 years. Whether it was reading the news or creating the character Freddy on Timaru's Radio Caroline in the. Tim Dower announces the passing of Bruce Russell on Newstalk ZB His collaborations with Kim Pieters, Peter Stapleton, Tom Lax, Birchville Cat Motel, Ralf Wehowsky, Richard Francis, Jason Kahn, Roy Montgomery, Lasse Marhaug, Gnarlosand John Wiese dot the time. Thank you so much, Tim for posting pics of the regulars. From there on out, improvisation would be the centre. The conversations he had on-air brought him loyalty from listeners young and old both throughout the night and on his Saturday night show. Travel & Music. Loving seeing these keep em coming. According to NewstalkZBs own website Bruce Russell likes to bringhis sense of humour to his overnight talk show, but the serious issuesare also tackled. It also claims that Russell is widely read, andcan talk with people on just about any subject they raisehttp://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/featdetailnew.asp?recnumber=2&menu=3&menuitem=2. Stuff understands Russell died while at work at the Newstalk ZB central Auckland offices on Sunday night, before he was due to begin his shift on-air. They fill that oversized warehouse up with songs coming out of songs. Hes concerned about the circular banner that partly encloses and confines the jester that is their symbol. It wasnt always a comfortable situation, as Russell explained to Fitzgibbon. He knew every customer by their name. The label and groups wanted to stay below the radar to avoid the attention of the IRD and Social Welfare departments. . The 1980 University Challenge the winning Otago team. May he rest in power. Shouldnt the raised arms be free like the co-operative and the creative instinct? he asks. Type above and press Enter to search. Ive gone out of my way to not learn how to play properly. I am astounded at your broad knowledge of music, Tim. Ken Knight, a former radio host at Nga Iwi FM in Paeroa in the early 2000s, said the station would take the ZB news feed and 99 per cent of the time it was Bruce reading the news. The veteran radio presenter passed away suddenly on Sunday evening while at work before he was due to start his on-air shift. At this time as you may also find out, there is no official report about Bruce Russells cause of death, it seems there are some hidden stories behind his death; some claim he died because of a long time illness he was recently suffering from. "Bruce Russell, one of our long-time Newstalk ZB hosts, passed away . Love them both!!! "Bruce Russell, one of our long-time Newstalk ZB hosts, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully last night," the statement read. Battering Down All Chinese Walls, an essay to mark the 300th edition of The Wire magazine hit print in February 2009. The Dead C continued releasing albums through Flying Nun Records (Eusa Kills, 1989). But I cant put a name to the guy seated out to my right with a beret slouched over his head and sideburns falling to his chin, although he is clearly well known here. I honestly dont believe that because your land wastaken off you, that you bash your kids. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter and download the Yahoo News app from the App Store or Google Play. Tim you are the best Host ZB has!!!!! The art was clean and unusual, resembling centuries-old woodcuts and illustrations, and the record titles distinctive, if occasionally hard to pronounce. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. The recent partners have great senses of humour, speak well and are DECENT people.I reckon Mickey is having us on. Bruce Russell, a radio host, is known as a gifted newsreader with an unmistakable personality. The first one reads: Culture schmulture. Thankyou Jackie. Busy seems too inadequate a word to describe Bruce Russells late 1990s and 2000s. Newstalk ZB's Bruce Russell was in his early 70s; on the other hand, his precise age is but to be revealed. Russell was in his early 70s at the time of his death. That knowledge, especially of old TV shows and movies and musicians, was a large part of why he was so beloved by his listeners. ", Shocked and deeply sad about the news my dear friend, valued colleague and old-school broadcaster Bruce Russell died last night. Fans have already heard a different version of the albums Three Years on the new Xpressway Records tape imprints early defining Xpresssway Pile Up cassette. Bruce Russell dead. His inimitable personality in the newsroom and in the studio would always entertain his colleagues too.Our thoughts and love are with Bruce's family at this sad time. Often the tune coming from Morley was supplied with a drum rhythm in broken or counter-timings with Russells guitar holding the true timing of the piece with precise atonal slashes placed where the snare drum would usually be played. The A Handful of Dust Topography of a Phantom City cassette collected two long pieces from a pair of shows at Dunedins Public Art Gallery in August 1996 and was reissued as Jerusalem, Street of Graves with an additional recording from The Lumiere Cinema in Christchurch in August 1997. Then sleeves the size of traditional singles or LPs appealed. One of Russell's long-time colleagues at ZB, Tim Dower, announced the news on air this morning of the passing of his "great mate". Contact established we returned volley with a list of questions about the label and The Dead C. Bruces answers were comprehensive and detailed enough to be run in full Q&A form. Russell quickly realised that the fanzine writers and radio show hosts who supported Flying Nun groups were equally supportive of his labels efforts. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. He served up and down New Zealand through his broadcasting career. Come January 1987 and Bruce Russell is back in Dunedin. Best pic here is of Pam and you, Tim. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Playing to the converted is one thing, but banging it out on live to air public television as The Dead C did with Sky on TV3s Friday night music Ground Zero in September 1999 was something else again. 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