Russell Leetch
Russell Jonathan Leetch (born 5 March 1982) is an English bass guitarist who plays with Birmingham-based indie rock band Editors. He studied music technology at University of Staffordshire where he met his fellow Editors band members. He went to secondary school at Arden School, Knowle.
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Russell Jonathan Leetch (born 5 March 1982) is an English bass guitarist who plays with Birmingham-based indie rock band Editors. He studied music technology at University of Staffordshire where he met his fellow Editors band members. He went to secondary school at Arden School, Knowle.
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He used to work with bandmate Tom Smith in a call centre before the band got a record deal. His favourite bands are Radiohead and Spiritualized. In February 2008, Leetch remixed The Hives single "T.H.E.H.I.V.E.S.", where it featured as a b-side on the single. He also directed the video to the Editors single "Bones" which was released in Europe. He ran the 2008 New York City Marathon for charity. In April 2011 Leetch ran the London Marathon along with lead singer Tom Smith. They raised over £10,000 for Oxfam. He supports Aston Villa F.C.
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• Name — Russell Leetch • Birth Name — Russell Jonathan Leetch • Born — 5 March 1982 • Origin — Solihull, England • Instrument — Bass guitar, vocals, piano • Occupation — Musician • Genre — Indie rock • Years Active — 2004–present • Label — Kitchenware • Associated Acts — Editors
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- 1.David Medker. Interview with Russell Leech. bullz-eye.com. 20 January 2006.
- 2.Perfectporridge.com. Interview with Editors. 24 July 2007.
- 3.Ultimate-guitar.com. Editors star remixes The Hives.
- 4.Uk.youtube.com. Tom & Ed Interview. 20 March 2008.
- 5.Youtube.com. Pinkpop Interview. 1 June 2008.
- 6.Avfc.co.uk. Aston Villa | News | Blogs | Blogs Entry | Fan Blog: Bassist Leetch - Editors and Villa on the right road!.
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