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