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Jul 10, 2025 1 hr 6 min

Russ Ballard

from Rock & Roll High School With Pete Ganbarg

You may not know Russ Ballard's name but you certainly know his voice and his songs. From fronting Argent and singing lead on Hold Your Head Up as well as writing and singing lead on“God Gave Rock and Roll to You,” to writing chart-toppers like “New York Groove,” “You Can Do Magic,” “Winning” “I Know There’s Something Going On” and “Since You Been Gone,” Russ has left fingerprints on decades of rock history. His songs have been recorded by everyone from KISS to Santana, America to Rainbow—and his influence spans continents and generations.

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Russ Ballard's voice and songs have been omnipresent for over 50 years. A never before heard conversation from the vaults.

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