Real name: Russell Gilbert

British retired freelance professional orchestral violin player. Originally from Markfield, Leicestershire, England, UK.
He studied violin & piano at the Royal Academy of Music (1967-1972). He was Principal Second Violin in the London Philharmonic Orchestra for over nine years, Co-Leader of The English National Opera Orchestra, No.4 1st Violin in the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Co-leader of The National Symphony Orchestra, and member of the London Symphony Orchestra (1973-1974).