DEAD RINGER
Dublin Rock with Bigger Ambitions
Dead Ringer was where Russell Taylor's professional journey truly took Shape. Two eras. Two Chapters. One Mission - to play original music and reach audiences far beyond Dublin.
From the early five-piece to the later line-up. Dead Ringer lived for the stage, the songs, and the belief that hard work and heart could take a band anywhere.
Russell's playing became a focal point — expressive, precise, and impossible to ignore.
"We're in this for the long term and we have what it takes to deliver at the highest level."
— Evening Press 1992
Dead Ringer - early 1990's
Collie — Arthur — Paddy — Jimmy — Russell
Dublin Rock with Bigger Ambitions
EARLY 1990's
The original five-piece. Building a reputation on Dublin's Live circuit.
IN THE PRESS
Early features, interviews and reviews as the band grew.
HIT THE ROAD
Live 'n' kicking ,Gigs, Fans and unforgettable nights. USA & Europe Tours
STEAL YOUR HEART
The song with purpose that became a supporter for charity.
THE SECOND ERA
A new chapter. A leaner, heavier sound with a renewed focus.
THE LEGACY
The chapter that laid the foundation for everything that followed.
IN THE PRESS - EARLY 1990s
COLLIE
Vocals
ARTHUR
Keyboards/Vocals
PADDY
Drums
JIMMY
Bass
RUSSELL
Lead Guitar
The original five-piece built a strong reputation on Dublin's live circuit, known for their energy, tight musicianship and growing catalogue of original songs.
DEAD RINGER - THE SECOND ERA
ARTHUR
Vocals / Bass
RUSSELL
Guitar
SHAY
Guitar/Vocals
PADDY
Drums
A new chapter. A leaner, heavier sound. The focus was on original material, writing and taking every opportunity to perform and push the band forward.
DEAD RINGER - THE SECOND ERA
THE SECOND ERA
A NEW CHAPTER
Arthur
Russell
Shay
Paddy
A leaner, heavier sound. The focus was on orginal material, writing and taking every opportunity to perform and push the band forward.
1. Steal Your Heart 3:28
2. Jessie 3:40
3. Healing Hands 5:34
4. You Got Me 4:03
5. Stick to Your Guns 3:30
6. Hell Freezes Over 3:21
7. Don't You Know 3:09
8. Wham Bam 2:30
9. Burning 4:14
10. Long Ride Home 3:27
HEAR THE MUSIC
WATCH THE PERFORMANCES
Dead Ringer — Live in Dublin (1991)
HMV Goes live Performance
NOTABLE MOMENTS
New York Showcases
Played CBGB's, The Pyramid, and Tramps to industry representatives and fans.
Bandslam '91 TV Exposure
Televised performance that put Dead Ringer in front of a nationwide audience.
Industry Attention
A total of eight record companies attended their New York showcases in 1991 - 1992
Irish Heart Foundation
'Steal Your Heart' released to raise funds for the Irish Heart Foundation.
HEAR THE MUSIC
Dead Ringer — Essentials
Original songs from the Dead Ringer era
1. Steal Your Heart 3:28
2. Jessie 3:40
3. Healing Hands 5:34
4. You Got Me 4:03
5. Stick to Your Guns 3:30
6. Hell Freezes Over 3:21
7. Don't You Know 3:09
8. Wham Bam 2:30
9. Burning 4:14
10. Long Ride Home 3:27
HEAR THE MUSIC
WATCH THE PERFORMANCES
Dead Ringer — Live in Dublin (1991)
HMV Goes live Performance
NOTABLE MOMENTS
Bandslam '91 TV Exposure
Televised performance that put Dead Ringer in front of a nationwide audience.
New York Showcases
Played CBGB's, The Pyramid, and Tramps to industry representatives and fans.
Industry Attention
A total of eight record companies attended their New York showcases in 1991 - 1992
Irish Heart Foundation
'Steal Your Heart' released to raise funds for the Irish Heart Foundation.
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STEAL YOUR HEART
Released in support of the Irish Heart Foundation.
'Steal Your Heart' reached No. 11 in the Irish charts in 1992.
Proceeds from the single were donated to help the foundation's vital work.
A SONG WITH PURPOSE
He didn't set out to become the centre of attention.
He simply became impossible to ignore.
The Dead Ringer years revealed what friends and audiences already knew:
Russell Taylor had found his voice.
THE MUSIC LIVES ON
RUSSELL TAYLOR. A LIFE IN MUSIC
HIS LEGACY
THE MUSIC LIVES ON
He didnt't chase attention.
He chased the perfect tone.
He didn't try to stand out.
He simply couldn't be ignored.
HIS LEGACY
STEAL YOUR HEART
A SONG WITH PURPOSE
Released in support of the Irish Heart Foundation. 'Steal Your Heart' reached No. 11 in the Irish charts in 1992.
Proceeds from the single were donated to help the foundation's vital work.
