Russ Harper Bio

Russ Harper contributes almost all of Anxious Bench’s lead vocals and engineering and production, most of the background vocals, and sax and keyboards. Born in Washington, Georgia. At the age of eight, toured around South Carolina and Georgia with the family’s Southern gospel group. Joined the school band and learned to play saxophone. In high school learned to play drums, piano, and guitar. After graduating from high school, joined the United States Army as an administrative specialist. Maintained involvement in music through church, both singing and choir directing, and other avenues. While stationed in Germany joined the US Army Europe Soldiers Chorus, and became Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Chorus as well as the bass section leader. Has sung for Soldiers, civilians, members of Congress, governors, and heads of state all over the world. While stationed at Fort Monroe, Virginia, was the primary vocalist for the US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Band, including its contemporary music group, TRADOC Rock. Co-wrote TRADOC’s official song, “Victory Starts Here.� Will leave the Army in early 2008 and will continue to pursue musical excellence as a civilian. BMI songwriter member since 2006.

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