Biography

Russ Gibb was born on June 15, 1931 in Dearborn, Michigan, USA. He died on April 30, 2019 in Garden City, Michigan, USA.

Former music promoter best known for his Detroit club, The Grande Ballroom that brought in such acts as Led Zepplin, The Moody Blues, Steve Miller Band, Jimi Hendrix and many others.

Took a teaching position at Dearborn High School as the Film/Video instructor responsible for bringing national acclaim for the students and program back in the 80's and 90's.

Mentored fellow film students, Tom DeCerchio, Steve Turner, Andrew Erickson, Kevin G. Knox and Mike Cody.