‘A sense of joy ’: Family, friends remember the musical life of Forsyth County local Bob Russell - Forsyth News

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‘A sense of joy ’: Family, friends remember the musical life of Forsyth County local Bob Russell

Forsyth County resident Bob Russell, who died at the age of 90 on Feb 28, was a renowned musician who conducted more than 150 musical productions, working with musicians and artists like Neil Sedaka, Bob Newhart, the Smother Brothers and Alan Thicke.

Theatre Bob.JPG — Forsyth County resident Bob Russell, who died at the age of 90 on Feb 28, was a renowned musician who conducted more than 150 musical productions, working with musicians and artists like Neil Sedaka, Bob Newhart, the Smother Brothers and Alan Thicke.

On Feb. 28, 2019, just two weeks before the opening night of his musical show, the “Georgia Senior Follies,” renowned musician and Forsyth County resident Bob Russell passed away at the age of 90.