Russel put in more time into playing music with his people than any other musician in New Orleans. Not cause He was any kinda saint or philanthropist, no Russel just had more energy to put towards a plain ass jam session than any rockstar in the last 30years. Good stuff Russel. I hope you get to finish all those side projects in the next life.
A couple of months ago, I caught George Porter, Jr and his band in Sanford, FL (Great, great show!)...anyway, about halfway through, George was having fun and chatting up the audience...when his cell phone rang. He looked at it and said, "oh, I gotta take this"...it was Russell Batiste just looking to jam with George...he didn't know George was on the road, and certainly didn't know he was in the middle of a gig in Florida. It was great, George busted his b@lls for a minute before getting back to his performance. These guys are just straight up musicians...they live for the music above all else.
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Russel put in more time into playing music with his people than any other musician in New Orleans. Not cause He was any kinda saint or philanthropist, no Russel just had more energy to put towards a plain ass jam session than any rockstar in the last 30years. Good stuff Russel. I hope you get to finish all those side projects in the next life.
It was and will always be an honor being his percussionist. Rest well my dude.
Rest In Peace Russell - on the best drummers ever. Dead at 57. Way too young. You were INCREDIBLE! Thanks for all the great beats
I have never seen this. Great little pocket jam - love it. Irreplaceable, underrated drummer. Rest in Peace Russel!
Russell was extra tight! RIP.
A couple of months ago, I caught George Porter, Jr and his band in Sanford, FL (Great, great show!)...anyway, about halfway through, George was having fun and chatting up the audience...when his cell phone rang. He looked at it and said, "oh, I gotta take this"...it was Russell Batiste just looking to jam with George...he didn't know George was on the road, and certainly didn't know he was in the middle of a gig in Florida. It was great, George busted his b@lls for a minute before getting back to his performance. These guys are just straight up musicians...they live for the music above all else.
RIP bro you da best
Russ up there bangin on them things!🥁
Russell is an amazing musician! I've seen him live a couple of times and he just never stops playing. He really is the quintessential funky drummer.
A master of drum.
Fly away home little brother ❤
Killing it .
Awesome shot of Russel, thanks! one of my favorites down here in the Crescent City he's right up there with Zigabo and Johnny V
R.I.P. RUSS
When Stanton Moore calls you funky, you stanky bro!!!
Actually I think it’s Russell that decides who is funky 😅
Tell us you're yt without telling us you're yt
thanks Vulfpeck
April is I time.
RIP Russell❤️
My dad is pretty popular i see
Dark Kaito God loves him and so do I!!!
Legend
Rest in peace
RIp Russ!
Hit .
Dats me not playing .
RIP
Russell !!!! :) Yeah....
Kat 🎉
RIP