Russ Taff / Walls Of Grass

Russ Taff got a chance to join the big name of CCM "Imperials" when he performed with his band-fellow of "Sounds Of Joy" as the opening act for the Imperials. Thus, Russ Taff joined the Imperials and released six albums; from the album "Sail On" (1977) to "Priority" (1980) as the lead singer. During his days with the Imperials, Russ Taff was awarded twice as the Best Male Vocalist of The Year at Dove Awards, equivalent to the Grammy in CCM industry. After leaving the Imperials, Russ Taff started to record his own solo project with Bill Schnee, one of the great sound creator in Los Angeles. Thus, Russ Taff completed the great masterpiece album "Walls Of Glass" in 1983 featuring L.A. top session musicians including great vocalists alike Bill Champlin, David Lasley, Frank Previte (Frankie and the Knockouts).

Release: 1983
Label: Myrrh Records, USA (MSB 6706)

First Reissued CD Release: around 1990 (Myrrh Records, USA, 7-01-670661-3)

Tracks:
1. Tell Them
2. Walls Of Glass
3. I Want To Change
4. Pure In Heart
5. We Will Stand
6. Jeremiah
7. Inside Look
8. Just Believe
9. Kathryn's Song
10. Unto The Lamb

Producer: Bill Schnee

Russ Taff: Vocals

- Musicians -
Drums: Mike Baird, Jeff Porcaro, John Hammond
Bass: Nathan East, Richard Hopkins, Abraham Laboriel
Keyboards: Robbie Buchanan, James Newton Howard, Bill George, Michael Omartian
Guitars: Marty Walsh, Michael Landau, James Hollihan
Percussion: Lenny Castro
Background Vocals: David Lasley, Arnold McCuller, Bill Champlin, Tamara Champlin, Carmen Twillie, Joann Harris, Chrlotte Crossley, Don Cason, Gary Whitelock, Cynthia Previte, Bobby Messano, Harry Browning, Laury Boone, Susan Heard, Tori Taff, Bonnie Bramlett, Frank Previte, Russell Taff, Reba Ranbo, Dony MC Guire, Laury Boone
Horns: Jerry Hey, Gary Grant, Carlie Loper, Ernie Watts

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