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Bert Russell

also recorded as Bert Berns

real name Bertrand Russell Berns

New York City, United States

Bert Russell is credited on 7,941 releases across 1,769 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1951–2026 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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7,941

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Bert Russell, more commonly known as Bert Berns (born 8 November 1929, The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA - died 30 December 1967, New York City, New York, USA) was an American songwriter and record producer of the 1960s. In 1965, he formed along with Ahmet Ertegun, Nesuhi Ertegun and Jerry Wexler. After Bert died of heart failure, his wife Ilene (opens in a new tab) successfully managed Bang Records for the next 12 years, eventually selling the company to in 1979. Father. Also appears as Burt Russell.

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