RIP Russell Smith (The Amazing Rhythm Aces)

[@HowardLangston-h1n]

If I could only listen to one band the rest of my life it would be Russell Smith and the Amazing Rythm Aces, been a fan since 1975. Thanks for all the great music

[@msoiseth3419]

I agree. One of the greatest least known bands ever. They did an amazing variety of musical styles so well. I just re-listened to their latin version of Ashes of Love, I'd forgotten how well they did it along with so many other great recordings.

[@paologunther3396]

A tribute to Russell and his band also from Italy

[@stephengriffin9992]

Living in Europe most of my life I never got to see the Amazing Rhythm Aces though I played their LP’s incessantly in the 70’s and 80’s. I hope nobody sent flowers after he died as he expressed the wish that he wanted them whilst he was living. I play Geneva’s Lullaby from Toucan Do It Too all the time. Rest in peace Russell and thank you for the great music.

[@dtwow98]

Absolutely loved his music. If I had a dollar for every time I listed to Too Stuffed To Jump or sang one of their songs... Great band!

[@billmcalister8991]

As a singer and songwriter, no one better; The Aces were too good to fit into a sing category, and unfortunately that is you had to do in the seventies and eighties (the days when AM radio decided if you were to be a star.....). Also, shout out to Byrd Burton, the perfect guitar player for The Aces. I mention Russell in a a song I recorded titled "X Song" where I list the 8 greatest songwriters in my world, and he is one of them.

[@rlford10]

I loved Russell's voice on the Amazing Rhythm Ace's songs...perfect fit! Love that he continued to write & perform his entire career!

[@davesivirn5499]

Rip russell. Stacked Deck is one of the best albums around.

[@YellowstoneBrew]

I saw Russell with the Aces in Laramie, Wyoming in 1978-79ish? I was blown away by his / their performance and his song writing, and I'm not even ino country music. Coincidentally last week I found tabs for Out of the Snow and Amazing Grace to rekindle my campfire guitar playing. Good stuff Russell!

[@CuttingEdgetools]

A small Man of Stature. But a Giant in Talent and Heart❤️🇺🇸 great tribute

[@grahamwarburton4728]

There will never be another voice like Russell's. There will never be another band like ARA.

[@tamisandidge6867]

Their albums were so unique......sooooo many different jondras. Almost all songwriters and singers sound the same on their albums. That wasn't true of Russell Smith you had rock,country, jazz,piano music ect. Saw them many times and NEVER get tired of his sound. Thank you Russell⚘️

[@thommartin4299]

The most underrated musician and band ever.

[@matthewtaylor2185]

I can't believe i never heard about this! I always loved this guy's voice.

[@charlesholloway7979]

It was nice to see the family and friends pictures....I only knew him from the concert stage....it was also nice to see the picture of him and Delbert in the studio.

[@ventman2au]

From Downunder RIP Russell. Gone but your great music lives on mate. Fly high. ❤

[@newthall1227]

One of my favorite singer/songwriter of all times

[@NoHair-pk3xg]

Last Letter Home is arguably the best anti-war song ever written. That's just one song. Russ Smith contributed so much more. Thanks and RIP.

[@jeffreyhorton8059]

Yeah, except Russell didn't write Last Letter Home. It was written by Butch McDade, the original drummer. They added a verse when the band recorded "Rides Again". The ARA are my all-time favorite band. Never saw them live. Saw them on Saturday Night Live.

[@ACOUSTIC_4LOVE]

Wonderful Tribute 👍Great Songwriter and Voice. He sure seemed humble and a straight up Good Man. The Family photos testify to that❤️🇺🇸

[@GatoBrooks]

Russell Smith was a great original. Coincidentally, last night I pulled out my old guitar and continued what has been years of work on Third Rate Romance. He was a fantastically gifted man. I didn’t know he’d passed on.

[@thomasallen5419]

Excellent tribute! Especially nice to see his sons in his life.

[@attygarland6909]

Wow ... I didn't know Russ had passed .. Wondered why we hadn't heard from him or the Aces in quite some time .. 😞 I always thought he had the perfect C & W voice, although I think he would have appeared more 'authentic" to some potential fans if he sported some facial hair and ditched the eyeglasses. I remember talking to one of his band members many years ago and they told me that Russ' marriage was a very rough and bitter one. In fact, it appears he worked that experience into at least one or two of the band's tunes -- "Norma Jean" and "Amazing Grace (Used to Be Her Favorite Song)". R.I.P. guy ..

[@raymondfoster219]

A huge loss, fairwell my friend thanks for all the memories i have with your voice and tunes. God bless you.

[@craigsmith2058]

Saw the aces at the Stanley theater in Pittsburgh Pa in 75 or 76 it was so long ago don’t remember the year . I listened to them so much my kids took my cd’s . I still have the albums but they are worn out .

[@JerryWhite-m4z]

Have been one of my favorite bands since the 70s

[@craigtittsworth9440]

What a Talented man, sorely missed.

[@doublesharp5795]

RIP my good friend

[@johnwilson421]

Many wonderful hours listening and watching.

[@brucegwynn47]

Thanks so much for the look into his life, must have been really something knowing him or being related to him, however it was , thanks brother!

[@johnwillard6198]

Great pics , my sincere Condolences😢❤

[@fredrickcureton9636]

Loved his songs since mid seventies.

[@jimbohnenkamp5082]

In their hit making years, he looked younger than he sounded. His voice was a good fit for their songs. I'm sorry for the group's and the family's loss.

[@michaeltoms-op2wd]

Broke my heart.

[@user-vu3xb7qn8g]

Truly Amazing.

[@jimmyespy5233]

Lovely

[@rayh3391]

AND THE END IS NOT IN SIGHT, GREAT TUNE

[@gregory5671]

What type cancer got Russ,? It seems he found out he had it and died rather quickly?I miss him terribly, one of the top 5 singer songwriters in my lifetime. RIP ol buddy, you got it right ever time you put pen to paper, still hurts. Can’t do amazing Grace w/0 tearing up

[@Ralph-m7o]

Praying 🙏

[@lisac778]

😢

[@sonnyredbull6]

🙏🙏❤❤😢

[@catincj1952]

Oh my, thank you 😢😢😢😢😢

[@sergiosonlinework-sranjovi4304]

💜💜💥💥💜💜🙏🙏💖💖💪💪

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Why not put in the description your relation to Russell?