00:00 We are very sad to announce that drummer Russell Batiste Jr. has passed away.
00:05 For his last video, watch the video till end.
00:07 Beloved New Orleans musician, Russell Batiste, has died at the age of 57.
00:12 His brother, Damon Batiste, announced his passing in a social media post, saying in
00:17 part, "It's a very sad day.
00:19 I lost a brother, a friend, and a bandmate for life.
00:23 Remember, fame and fortune mean nothing without having the ones that mean the most to share
00:27 in your success.
00:28 At least I was by my brother's side and thank God was not out of the country as my dad says,
00:34 my brother will be missed by the world.
00:36 We'll give him the honor and glory he deserves.
00:38 My family will issue a public statement once my parents give the okay."
00:42 New Orleans has lost one of its very best true musicians who inspired so many.
00:47 He says his brother died as a result of a heart attack.
00:50 He never was interested in accolades and money, Damon Batiste said.
00:54 He wanted to make the music right.
00:56 Russell loved New Orleans more than anything.
00:58 He just wanted to be at the Maple Leaf and Deli Born Temps rule, told NOLA.com.
01:04 Batiste was born into a musical family and started on the drums when he was four years
01:08 old.
01:09 He joined the Batiste Brothers, a family band, at age seven.
01:12 But Russell is no more with us.
01:14 Rest in peace, Russell Batiste.
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