Jeremy Russell (31 August 1944 – 8 March 2005), also known as "Jerry Russell", was a co-founder, with

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, of US rock band

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. Russell and Albronda were music aficionados who organized the band and provided initial financing. After

, Jeremy worked for several music studios in London during the 1970s. Upon returning to the United States, he worked at the Double H ranch, which had been built by Mr. Russell's grandfather, and various jobs in Arizona. He died after a long battle with

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, MDS (a bone disease) in

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