Russell Simins interview on the Rhynestone Podcast with Banner Driskell, posted online on 19 January 2026*.
*recorded September 2025.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi0gqDBRy0M
“Russell Simins is the powerhouse drummer best known for driving the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, one of the most explosive and genre-smashing bands of the ’90s and 2000s.
With a style that blends punk ferocity, greasy blues swagger, and deep groove, Simins helped redefine what rock drumming could sound like. Beyond JSBX, he’s produced records, released solo work, and collaborated with a staggering range of artists — including Beck, Tom Waits, DJ Shadow, Yoko Ono, Mike D of the Beastie Boys, and Doctor John.
A fearless experimenter and lifelong music obsessive, Simins remains one of alternative music’s most distinctive rhythmic voices.”
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