Russ Irwin

Russ Irwin
Irwin in 2007
Irwin in 2007
Background information
Born (1968-05-03) May 3, 1968 (age 56)
OriginNew York City, United States
GenresRock, Blues, Blues-rock
Occupation(s)Musician, pianist, Guitarist, Vocalist, singer-songwriter, producer, Film composer
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano, keyboards, guitar, drums
Years active1991–present
LabelsSBK, Columbia
Websitewww.russirwin.com

Russ Irwin (born May 3, 1968) is an American singer-songwriter, producer, film composer and multi-instrumentalist from New York City. He has worked with multiple artists including Aerosmith, Sting, Bryan Adams, Meat Loaf, Foreigner, Cheap Trick, Joe Bonamassa, and Curt Smith.

Irwin studied music business and classical piano at New York University and also attended the New School for jazz piano. In 1991, he was signed by Charles Koppelman to SBK Records and a self-titled album, produced by Phil Ramone followed later that year. The album debuted on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, and the single, "My Heart Belongs to You" hit No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100.[1] and the song "I Need You Now" hit No. 36 on the Radio & Records Rock chart. In 1992, Irwin toured with his band, opening for Roxette.

In the mid-1990s, Irwin went on to play with Mayfield, a band featuring Curt Smith of Tears for Fears, which led to a touring position as a keyboardist, vocalist and guitarist with Aerosmith (1997–2014), Sting, (2000–2001), Bryan Adams (2002), Cheap Trick (2012) and Joe Bonamassa (2016)[2] He has performed live with Jeff Beck, John Fogerty, Maroon 5, Jonny Lang, Slash, Duncan Sheik, Alan Parsons and Jessica Simpson. In 2008, Irwin performed on the Chris Botti Live in Boston DVD.

Irwin has written songs for Aerosmith, Foreigner, Scorpions, and Meat Loaf's Bat Out of Hell 3. In 2006, Irwin produced Clay Aiken's single "I Want to Know What Love Is". In 2012 Irwin co-wrote the Aerosmith Adult top 40 hit "What Could Have Been Love" (#21), on the album Music From Another Dimension and the top 10 hit 'Lollipop' for Japanese artist Lisa Hirako. In 2012 he released his second solo album Get Me Home, which included guest artists Steven Tyler and Brad Whitford of Aerosmith, Chris Botti and Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots.

Personal life

Irwin's former girlfriend, Carole Radziwell, appeared in the 2012 video for his song "Manhattan."[3][4] He appeared occasionally on The Real Housewives of New York City while she was a cast member on the reality show.[5]

Discography

Solo
  • Russ Irwin – 1991
  • Get Me Home – 2012
Producer / Songwriter

No End in Sight: The Very Best of Foreigner - Foreigner

References

  1. ^ Billboard chart data at Allmusic.com
  2. ^ Biography, AllMusic
  3. ^ Johnson, Zach (February 8, 2013). "Carole Radziwill and Russ Irwin Split!". Us Weekly. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  4. ^ Russ Irwin (June 11, 2012). Russ Irwin - Manhattan. Retrieved September 2, 2024 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ "Carole Radziwill Splits From Rocker Russ". Bravo TV Official Site. February 8, 2013. Retrieved September 2, 2024.