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Public records list Russ Ballard as a singer-songwriter, guitarist and record producer. Russ Ballard was born on October 31, 1945 in Waltham Cross, United Kingdom. That works out to 80 years old in 2026.
My Take
Russ Ballard is one of those figures I find endlessly fascinating: a man whose songs you almost certainly know even if his name doesn't ring a bell. Rising first as the voice of Argent, he quietly became one of rock's most reliable songwriters and producers. What draws me to him is that instinct to step back from the spotlight and build hits for others. There's a craftsman's humility there that I deeply respect. In an era obsessed with the performer, Ballard reminds me that the writer behind the song often holds the real magic.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Russ Ballard
- Name (Japanese)
- ラス・バラード
- Reading
- らす・ばらーど
- Born
- October 31, 1945 (age 80)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
- Origin
- Waltham Cross, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / guitarist / record producer / composer / musician
2. Links
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Russ Ballard born?
Born October 31, 1945 (age 80).
Where is Russ Ballard from?
Russ Ballard is from Waltham Cross, United Kingdom.
What does Russ Ballard do?
Russ Ballard works as singer-songwriter, guitarist, record producer, composer, musician.
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