Artist description "Most awesome female rock guitarist...ever!" Teresa Russell, blues/rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, colaborates with co-writer/bassist Bill Breland and drummer Coco Roussel, to form the core of Cocobilli.

Music Style Blues / Rock

Musical Influences Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, George Benson, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, Larry Carlton, Bonnie Raitt, Joe Satriani, Gary Moore, Robben Ford

Artist History Teresa started guitar studies at age 7 and was soon rockin' at teen halls, high schools, and army and navy bases. At age 12, Teresa was gigging regularly at the Whiskey and Gazzari's on Hollywood's Sunset Strip. She was awarded a guitar scholarship to California State University Northridge, then hit the road for the next 15 years with her own bands to play miles of blues soaked bar stools and major venues including world tours with Helen Reddy. She formed her current band Cocobilli in 1997, released her CD, "Bustin' Loose" (rated in the top 12 by the LA Times for 1998), and is currently working on her next CD.

Group Members Teresa Russell- lead vocals, background vocals, guitars, door slam Bill Breland - background vocals, bass Coco Roussel - drums

Albums Bustin' Loose

Press Reviews Teresa Russell and Cocobilli, "Bustin' Loose" (Mojo Loon Records) "Russell's long-awaited debut CD is a powerful blues statement. It is laden with rock-star level guitar solos. Blues topics such as Mr. Wrong at the right time, Mr.Right at the wrong time and all the variations thereof, are handled most convincingly." Bill Locey, L.A. Times. Jan 01, 1999. "...... I'm pleasantly surprised when a hard rockin' album hits me right. One such disc is Bustin' Loose (Mojo Loon Records), from Southern California guitarist/singer Teresa Russell and her band Cocobilli. Ms. Russell is a solid, "no nonsense" guitar player, and also possesses a strong voice. Bringing together the entire package, she's also a talented songwriter. Ms. Russell's best guitar work comes on the mid-tempo blues "Up Against The Wall," while her strongest vocal work is on the slow soulful ballad "Just Outside." Teresa Russell is definitely a talent on the rise." Bill Mitchell, Blues Bytes, March 1999 ".... Not only is Russell a powerful vocalist, producer, and songwriter, her major force is as a blues rock guitarist. Described as "the most awesome Female rock guitarist...ever!" this is simply an understatement - Teresa Russell is one of the best guitarists out there; male, female, or in-between! "Bustin' Loose is a collection of twelve songs either written or co-written by Teresa. From rock'em, sock 'em, straight out rockers like the title cut (Bustin' Loose ) to "Up Against The Wall", Bustin' Loose not only delivers the knock-out punch but crosses over smoothly to pop as well as r'n'b audiences. The mega piece-de-resistance, "Left Me with the Blues", a six-minute gut wrenching heavy blues should leave no doubt of her guitar and vocal abilities. "Expect to hear a lot more from Teresa Russell."; John Kearney, Record Reviewer, 03/99 "Wow"; Dave Peters....The Octopus Radio, Ventura

Location Oxnard, CA - USA

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