Russ Kunkel

Biography

Russell Kunkel is a renowned American drummer born on September 27, 1948, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He began his musical journey at age 9, influenced by his brother and classic tunes like "Wipe Out," and went on to play with several bands, including the Barons. Kunkel's storied career took a pivotal turn when he became the drummer for Crosby & Nash in the 1970s, a role he played on all four of their studio albums.