Tim Russ – Actor, Guitarist & True Bluesman

From Sci-Fi Icon to Bluesman Supreme – Meet Tim Russ

Starfleet knew him as Tuvok. We know him as a Bluesman who found his voice not in space, but onstage, where the only prime directive was feel. A seasoned actor, director, and musician, Tim Russ is the rare artist who moves effortlessly between galaxies and grooves.

In this episode, Tim takes us back to where it all began—the thrill of hearing music for the first time, and the fire it lit inside him to make that sound himself.

We trace his early days as a gigging musician, his classical training, and the gear he still swears by. He shares stories of late-night jams, deep grooves, and the joy of finding his voice through the blues.

We talk about what it meant to portray the legendary Robert Johnson onscreen in the 1986 film Crossroads—and the surreal experience of learning slide guitar from Ry Cooder to prepare for the role.

Tim’s love for the blues runs deep. He fronts the Tim Russ Crew, a band that blends traditional blues with a modern bite. Whether he’s channeling classics or sharing originals, his guitar work is clean, soulful, and unpretentious.

Hit play, and then:

https://timrusswebpage.com/appearances.html - visit to support Tim’s music and to find out his band appearances “Tim Russ Crew”

https://www.amazon.com/Crossroads-Ralph-Macchio/dp/B000WN60NG#:~:text=Watch%20Crossroads%20%7C%20Prime%20Video – Crossroads (1986 film)

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Website: https://timrusswebpage.com/index.html

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Matt Cooper, Broadcaster & Host

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