Russell HAyward ii

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“Russell Hayward, III was born in La Plata, Maryland. The son of a drummer, Russell began his musical journey before the age of four.  He received initial instruction by his father, Russell Hayward, Jr. who was a high school band director, as well as a seasoned musician in his own rite.  At a young age, Russell often performed with his father’s high school band where he gained confidence, stage presence, and developed his own percussive technique.   

There was not a time when Russell did not want to pursue a career in music. He burst onto the Baltimore music scene performing with more than 10 bands from 1997 to 2006 where he was able to network and showcase his skills and eventually become well-known in the local industry.  Russell’s passion for music was not specific to one genre. During his career, he has mastered alternative funk/rock, pop, funk, punk, jazz, progressive rock, and fusion.  While he has performed in various bands in the aforementioned genres, Russell has the skills to perform whenever and wherever needed regardless of the occasion and the type of music with little adjustment. In addition to regularly performing with the numerous groups, Russell expanded his goals to the studio and live freelance work including lending his talents to several musicals, recording music for the release of the Toyota Echo vehicle and an EP by DC natives, Swivel.  Russell is not only a band performer. He is a true musician whose talents support any musical endeavor that he is presented with. On Sunday mornings, Russell can be found providing musical support in church where he plays gospel and contemporary Christian music. Russell Hayward, III is a passionate musician that can and will play anything.  He is currently a member of 4 bands where he keeps time for an impressive mix of sounds ranging from Rhythm and Blues to Reggae; Soul to Blues as well as other styles previously mentioned. Russell’s talents have taken his entire lifetime to develop and there is no limit to what he can do or will do to become the best musician he can be.