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Russ Kunkel

Russ Kunkel

Russell Kunkel is an American drummer who has worked as a session musician with many popular artists, including Jackson Browne, Jimmy Buffett, Harry Chapin, Rita Coolidge, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Cass Elliot, Dan Fogelberg, Glenn Frey, Art Garfunkel, Carole King, Leah Kunkel, Lyle Lovett, Reba McEntire, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Linda Ronstadt, Bob Seger, Carly Simon, Stephen Stills, James Taylor, Joe Walsh, Steve Winwood, Bill Withers, Neil Young, and Warren Zevon. He was the studio and touring drummer for Crosby & Nash in the 1970s and played on all four of their studio albums.

Known for

Joni Mitchell: Blue
Joni Mitchell: Blue
2025 • Self (Drums)
Joni Mitchell: For the Roses
Joni Mitchell: For the Roses
2024 • Self
Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name
Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name
2022 • Self
Funny People
Funny People
2009 • Russ Kunkel
James Taylor Pull Over
James Taylor Pull Over
2003 • Drums
This Is Spinal Tap
This Is Spinal Tap
1984 • Eric 'Stumpy Joe' Childs
James Taylor in Concert: Live at Blossom Music Center
James Taylor in Concert: Live at Blossom Music Center
1979

Full filmography

Joni Mitchell: Blue
Joni Mitchell: Blue
2025 • Self (Drums)
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Funny People
Funny People
2009 • Russ Kunkel
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This Is Spinal Tap
This Is Spinal Tap
1984 • Eric 'Stumpy Joe' Childs
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Russ Kunkel – Biography, Known For & Filmography