R.I.P. Jack Russell of Great White

Former Great White vocalist Jack Russell has passed away at the age of 63. He had only recently announced his retirement from touring due to various health problems.
R.I.P.

https://blabbermouth.net/news/former-great-white-singer-jack-russell-dead-at-63

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Earlier today (Thursday, August 15),the following statement was posted on Jack's social media: "With tremendous sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved Jack Patrick Russell — father, husband, cousin, uncle, and friend.

"Jack passed peacefully in the presence of his wife Heather Ann Russell, son Matthew Hucko, cousin Naomi Breshears Barbor, and dear friends Billy and Cheryl Pawelcik.

"Details of a public memorial will be announced at a later date.

"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 asks for privacy at this time."

The news of Jack's passing comes less than a month after he announced that he was retiring from touring following a diagnosis of Lewy body dementia.

Lewy body dementia is the second most common cause of neurodegenerative dementia after Alzheimer's disease.

Sad news. R.I.P.

That's sad to hear. He was a great vocalist.

R.I.P.

Heard about it yesterday.

Very sad… he had a great voice back in the day. Some really great songs also.

R.I.P. Jack Russell

What a F'n Bummer...



Lookin' back there's nothin' left to say
Wishin' that this life would slowly fade away
Dreams behind these eyes, no one could know, oh oh
But wake to find there's nowhere left to go
Hey Mister can't you see I'm feelin' so alone?
But then I don't think you'd understand
All I ever wanted was to live life unafraid
All I ever needed was some love
Stories told on weary cardboard signs
Eulogize the lives now left behind
Faces worn and etched with all despair
Passers by, they look but seldom care
Hey Mister can't you see the ring around the moon?
Maybe it's the water in my eyes
All I ever wanted was to live life unashamed
All I ever needed was some love
Livin' on the edge of sanity
Wonderin' how this ever came to be
Feelin' so unnecessary, gotta find some sanctuary
Hey buddy can you spare a dime?
Hey Mister can't you see I'm feelin' so abused?
But really, I don't think you'd understand
All I ever wanted was to live life, what I mean is
All I ever needed was someone
Hey Mister can't you see I'm just a man like you?
Who's tryin' hard to keep his dignity
Maybe if you could just walk a mile inside my shoes
You'd see that I just need a helping hand
Hey Mister please, hey Mister please, beggin' on my knees
Can anybody help me find my way?

RIP

Didn’t he recently put out his biography book?

Troublezone wrote:

Didn’t he recently put out his biography book?

Yeah, only a month or so ago. Guess they'll have to rush out a newly updated edition.

Related note: just in case you need to update your Great White score card, the band formerly known as Jack Russell's Great White have already re-branded as "Once Bitten," and their new singer is... Terry Ilous, who was the first guy to replace Jack in the "real" Great White in the early 2010s. Geez, it's like Great White Inception ... layers upon layers...  



The "real" Great White, anchored by founding guitarist Mark Kendall, continues to tour with current frontman Brett Carlisle.

R.I.P. He was a great vocalist.

He was such a great vocalist. It's sad that Jack had a short lived retirement.

RIP

This one stung! A true legend and one of my very favorites. R.I.P. Jack