Russell Leetch

Leetch at the Eurockéennes 2007

Background information
Birth name| Russell Jonathan Leetch
Born|  (1982-03-05) 5 March 1982 (age 43)
Origin| Solihull, England
Genres| Indie rock
Occupation| Musician
Instrument(s)| Bass guitar, vocals, piano
Years active| 2004–present
Labels| Kitchenware

Musical artist

Russell Jonathan Leetch (born 5 March 1982) is an English bass guitarist who plays with Birmingham-based indie rock band Editors. He studied music technology at University of Staffordshire where he met his fellow Editors band members. He went to secondary school at Arden School, Knowle.

He used to work with bandmate Tom Smith in a call centre before the band got a record deal. His favourite bands are Radiohead and Spiritualized.[1][2]

In February 2008, Leetch remixed The Hives single "T.H.E.H.I.V.E.S.", where it featured as a b-side on the single.[3] He also directed the video to the Editors single "Bones" which was released in Europe.[4]

He ran the 2008 New York City Marathon for charity.[5] In April 2011 Leetch ran the London Marathon along with lead singer Tom Smith. They raised over £10,000 for Oxfam.

He supports Aston Villa F.C.[6]

## References

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1. ^ David Medker (20 January 2006). "Interview with Russell Leech". bullz-eye.com. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
2. ^ "Interview with Editors". Perfectporridge.com. 24 July 2007. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
3. ^ "Editors star remixes The Hives". Ultimate-guitar.com. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
4. ^ "Tom & Ed Interview". Uk.youtube.com. 20 March 2008. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
5. ^ "Pinkpop Interview". Youtube.com. 1 June 2008. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
6. ^ "Aston Villa | News | Blogs | Blogs Entry | Fan Blog: Bassist Leetch - Editors and Villa on the right road!". Avfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 13 October 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2014.

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Editors

* Tom Smith
* Russell Leetch
* Ed Lay
* Justin Lockey
* Elliott Williams
* Benjamin John Power

* Chris Urbanowicz
* Geraint Owen

Studio albums|

* The Back Room
* An End Has a Start
* In This Light and on This Evening
* The Weight of Your Love
* In Dream
* Violence
* EBM

Box sets|

* Unedited

EPs|

* The Blanck Mass Sessions

Singles|

* "Bullets"
* "Munich"
* "Blood"
* "All Sparks"
* "Smokers Outside the Hospital Doors"
* "An End Has a Start"
* "The Racing Rats"
* "Push Your Head Towards the Air"
* "Bones"
* "Papillon"
* "You Don't Know Love"
* "Last Day"
* "Eat Raw Meat = Blood Drool"
* "No Sound But the Wind"
* "A Ton of Love"
* "Formaldehyde"
* "Honesty"
* "Sugar"
* "No Harm"
* "Life Is a Fear"
* "Ocean of Night"
* "Forgiveness"
* "All the Kings"
* "Magazine"
* "Hallelujah (So Low)"

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* Discography
* Funny Looking Angels

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