Russell Pollard
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Russell "Russ" Pollard is an American
rock musician, who has been a member of Sebadoh
, The Folk Implosion
, Alaska!
, and Everest.
in the late 1990s as drummer, playing on the band's final album, The Sebadoh
. He formed Alaska!
in 2000 with Imaad Wasif
in Los Angeles
, the band releasing their debut album Emotions
in 2003. His working relationship with Sebadoh's Lou Barlow
continued when he played on Sentridoh's Free Sentridoh: Songs From Loobiecore album, and he is also a member of the Folk Implosion, becoming Barlow's main songwriting partner after the departure of John Davis. He also played drums on Barlow's 2005 solo album Emoh
.
After Alaska!'s final album Rescue Through Tomahawk
was released in 2005 he formed Everest in Los Angeles, as singer and guitarist. The debut Everest album, Ghost Notes, was released in 2008. Everest toured with Wilco and Neil Young
in 2008-09, signed to Young's Vapor Records label, and played live on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
. Pollard's second album with Everest, On Approach, was released in 2010.
Pollard also recorded with former Sebadoh bandmate Jason Loewenstein
as Amnesiac Godz, and played bass and drums on Earlimart
's 2007 album Mentor Tormentor
.
Pollard also produced and performed on The Watson Twins debut EP
Southern Manners, and co-produced their albums Fire Songs and Talking to You, Talking to Me.
He also acted in the 2002 movie Laurel Canyon
, playing the part of Rowan, a drummer in Ian's (Alessandro Nivola
) band. He co-composed The Folk Implosion's "Make it With the Best", which was included on the soundtrack of the film Thirteen
, and Alaska!'s "Resistance", which was used in the soundtrack of Catch and Release.
Singles:
Singles:
United States
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rock musician, who has been a member of Sebadoh
Sebadoh
Sebadoh is an American indie rock band, formed in 1986 in Westfield, Massachusetts by Eric Gaffney and Dinosaur Jr bass player Lou Barlow. Along with such bands as Pavement and Guided by Voices, Sebadoh helped pioneer lo-fi music, a style of indie rock characterized by low-fidelity recording...
, The Folk Implosion
The Folk Implosion
The Folk Implosion was an American indie rock/lo-fi band founded in the early 1990s by Lou Barlow and John Davis. It was initially a side-project started by Barlow to explore different territory than that being canvassed with his primary band at the time, Sebadoh...
, Alaska!
Alaska!
Alaska! is an indie rock trio from the United States. The band was formed in San Francisco by Russell Pollard , Imaad Wasif , with Lesley Ishino later joining as drummer.-Discography:The band released their debut album, Emotions, in 2003, and a second, Rescue...
, and Everest.
Biography
Pollard joined SebadohSebadoh
Sebadoh is an American indie rock band, formed in 1986 in Westfield, Massachusetts by Eric Gaffney and Dinosaur Jr bass player Lou Barlow. Along with such bands as Pavement and Guided by Voices, Sebadoh helped pioneer lo-fi music, a style of indie rock characterized by low-fidelity recording...
in the late 1990s as drummer, playing on the band's final album, The Sebadoh
The Sebadoh
The Sebadoh was Sebadoh's last full album released in 1999.The Sebadoh was the only Sebadoh album with drummer Russ Pollard.-Track listing:#"It's All You" - 2:41#"Weird" - 3:26#"Bird in the Hand" - 1:36#"Break Free" - 2:39#"Tree" - 4:17...
. He formed Alaska!
Alaska!
Alaska! is an indie rock trio from the United States. The band was formed in San Francisco by Russell Pollard , Imaad Wasif , with Lesley Ishino later joining as drummer.-Discography:The band released their debut album, Emotions, in 2003, and a second, Rescue...
in 2000 with Imaad Wasif
Imaad Wasif
Imaad Wasif is a Canadian singer, guitarist and songwriter whose music combines elements of both folk and rock music. Wasif’s music has been described as “unbelievably intense with sparkling, raga-influenced guitar and a mystic bent.”...
in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
, the band releasing their debut album Emotions
Emotions (Alaska! album)
Emotions is an album by alaska!. It was released on February 4, 2003, on B-Girl records.-Track listing:# "Western Shore"# "Love "# "Sun Don't Shine"# "Broken"# "S.S./Candycane"# "S.S./Candycane "# "Rust and Cyanide"...
in 2003. His working relationship with Sebadoh's Lou Barlow
Lou Barlow
Louis Knox Barlow is an American alternative rock musician and songwriter. A founding member of the groups Deep Wound, Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh and The Folk Implosion. Barlow is credited with helping to pioneer the lo-fi style of rock music in the late 1980s and early 1990s...
continued when he played on Sentridoh's Free Sentridoh: Songs From Loobiecore album, and he is also a member of the Folk Implosion, becoming Barlow's main songwriting partner after the departure of John Davis. He also played drums on Barlow's 2005 solo album Emoh
Emoh
Emoh is the first solo album from Lou Barlow, the Sebadoh and Folk Implosion frontman. The album was released in 2005 and recorded at The Beech House Recording Megaplex in Wedgewood Sound, Nashville, Tennessee, United States.Rolling Stone Emoh is the first solo album from Lou Barlow, the Sebadoh...
.
After Alaska!'s final album Rescue Through Tomahawk
Rescue Through Tomahawk
Rescue Through Tomahawk is an album by alaska!. It was released on April 12, 2005 on Altitude Records.-Track listing:# "The Fury of Trees"# "Krystal Korpse"# "Real Is Your Control"# "Kiss You"# "Surrender"# "Through the Years"...
was released in 2005 he formed Everest in Los Angeles, as singer and guitarist. The debut Everest album, Ghost Notes, was released in 2008. Everest toured with Wilco and Neil Young
Neil Young
Neil Percival Young, OC, OM is a Canadian singer-songwriter who is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of his generation...
in 2008-09, signed to Young's Vapor Records label, and played live on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon is an American late-night talk show hosted by Jimmy Fallon on NBC. The show premiered on March 2, 2009, as the third incarnation of the Late Night franchise originated by David Letterman....
. Pollard's second album with Everest, On Approach, was released in 2010.
Pollard also recorded with former Sebadoh bandmate Jason Loewenstein
Jason Loewenstein
Jason Loewenstein is an American alternative rock singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist and a member of the indie-rock bands Sebadoh and The Fiery Furnaces...
as Amnesiac Godz, and played bass and drums on Earlimart
Earlimart (band)
Earlimart is an Indie rock band based in Los Angeles, California. They are named for the town of Earlimart, California. Their sound bears resemblance to Elliott Smith and Grandaddy, as well as to contemporaries like Pedro the Lion, with whom they performed in a 2004 tour. The band's sixth...
's 2007 album Mentor Tormentor
Mentor Tormentor
Mentor Tormentor is the fifth studio album from Los Angeles indie rock band Earlimart. The album was released on August 21, 2007 in the US. On July 25, 2006, a limited edition 7" vinyl single was released by Suicide Squeeze Records featuring the song "Answers and Questions." The single version of...
.
Pollard also produced and performed on The Watson Twins debut EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
Southern Manners, and co-produced their albums Fire Songs and Talking to You, Talking to Me.
He also acted in the 2002 movie Laurel Canyon
Laurel Canyon (film)
Laurel Canyon is a 2002 American drama film written and directed by Lisa Cholodenko. The film stars Frances McDormand, Christian Bale, Kate Beckinsale, Natascha McElhone, and Alessandro Nivola.-Plot:...
, playing the part of Rowan, a drummer in Ian's (Alessandro Nivola
Alessandro Nivola
Alessandro Antine Nivola is an American actor, perhaps best known for his roles in the films Best Laid Plans, Jurassic Park III, Face/Off, and the first two films of the Goal! trilogy.-Personal life:...
) band. He co-composed The Folk Implosion's "Make it With the Best", which was included on the soundtrack of the film Thirteen
Thirteen (film)
Thirteen is a 2003 American drama film directed by Catherine Hardwicke, and written by Hardwicke and Nikki Reed, the film's co-star. The film also stars Evan Rachel Wood and Holly Hunter. It is a semi-autobiographical film inspired by Reed's life at age 12 and 13 with Wood's character "Tracy" being...
, and Alaska!'s "Resistance", which was used in the soundtrack of Catch and Release.
with Sebadoh
Albums:- The SebadohThe SebadohThe Sebadoh was Sebadoh's last full album released in 1999.The Sebadoh was the only Sebadoh album with drummer Russ Pollard.-Track listing:#"It's All You" - 2:41#"Weird" - 3:26#"Bird in the Hand" - 1:36#"Break Free" - 2:39#"Tree" - 4:17...
(1999), Domino - UKUK Albums ChartThe UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
#45
Singles:
- "Flame" (1999), Domino - UKUK Singles ChartThe UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
#30 - "It's All You" (1999), Domino
with Alaska!
- EmotionsEmotions (album)Emotions is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, released on September 17, 1991 by Columbia Records. The album deviated from the formula of Carey's self-titled debut album, as she had more creative control over the material she produced and recorded...
(2002), B-Girl/Flying NunFlying Nun RecordsFlying Nun Records is an independent record label formed in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1981 by music-store proprietor Roger Shepherd.-History:The label was formed in the flurry of new punk rock-inspired labels forming in the early 1980s... - Rescue Through TomahawkRescue Through TomahawkRescue Through Tomahawk is an album by alaska!. It was released on April 12, 2005 on Altitude Records.-Track listing:# "The Fury of Trees"# "Krystal Korpse"# "Real Is Your Control"# "Kiss You"# "Surrender"# "Through the Years"...
(2005), Altitude
with Everest
Albums:- Ghost Notes (2008), Vapor
- On Approach (2010), Vapor
Singles:
- Everest EP (2008) - self-released
- "Let Go" (2010), Vapor
Other appearances
- Laurel Canyon (Original Soundtrack)Laurel Canyon (film)Laurel Canyon is a 2002 American drama film written and directed by Lisa Cholodenko. The film stars Frances McDormand, Christian Bale, Kate Beckinsale, Natascha McElhone, and Alessandro Nivola.-Plot:...
(2003), Hollywood: "Shade & Honey"/"Someday I Will Treat You Good" - Alessandro Nivola Featuring Lou Barlow, Ahmad Wasif And Russ Pollard