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Profile of Russ Abbot
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Russ Abbot |
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16th September 1947 |
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Chester, Cheshire, England, UK |
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From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia
Russ Abbot (born 25 September 1947 in Chester, UK to Donald and Elizabeth Roberts (who were not in showbusiness) is a British musician, comedian, and actor.
As a drummer Abbot founded the Black Abbots, who signed their first record-contract in 1977. Later on he appeared as a comedian, winning five times the award as Funniest Man On Television. From 1980 Abbot released some albums as a solo artist and played successfully in several TV series.
Abbott bought the performing rights to his hit "Atmosphere" and refuses to allow it to be played on radio as he considers it to be a dire representation of his talents.
In 1967 he married Tricia Simpson and he has 4 children, Gary, Richard, Christopher and Erika. He has two grandchildren Laing (B :1994) and Charlotte (B : October 2004).
Discography (Chart positions)
Singles
- 1982 - A Day In The Life of Vince Prince (UK: #61)
- 1984 - Atmosphere aka "Oh What an Atmosphere" (the worst song in history with the worst video and the worst jumper. (UK: #7)
- 1985 - All Night Holiday (UK: #20)
Albums
- 1985 - I Love A Party (UK: #12)
- 1980? - Russ Abbot's Madhouse starring The Four Bottoms, Val Hooligan, Ready Cash, Julio Doubleglazius, The Bleach Boys, Vince Prince, Daftness, The Constipated Seven featuring Whispering Hubert. Songs: Livin'It Up, Mi Amore, Mother In Law, Ballad of Stampin' Stan, The Other Three, Reasons For Leaving, Honey,I'm Just After Your Cash, Burnley Is Babylon, Oh My Memories, Ghost Joggers In The Sky, Smelly Feet, A Real Man, Someday You'll Wish You Had Stayed With Me, That's What My Father Said, Upper Norwood Girls, Doreen, Only One Man, Cliff (Ronco) LP/Cassette ZC RTL 2096
Filmography
- 1972 - Who Do You Do (television program)
- 1976 - What's On Next (television program)
- 1979 - The Freddie Starr Variety Madhouse (television program)
- 1980 - Madhouse (television program)
- 1982 - My Beard is My Lighthouse (radio show on BBC Radio 4)
- 1986 - The Russ Abbot Show (television program)
- 1993 - September Song (television program)
- 1996 - Married for Life (television program)
- 2001 - TV to Go (television program)
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