Russell made a name for himself as one of the top soft rock icons of the era as the lead guitarist of Air Supply, alongside singer Russell Hitchcock. Forming out of Melbourne, Australia, Russell has sold over 10 million records worldwide as part of the soft rock duo.
It wasn't until 1979 that the band released their concept album, Life Support, that they gained more noticeable recognition. They released "Lost in Love," with Russell having written the track in 15 minutes, and skyrocketed to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Air Supply soon became a staple power ballad group of the era, with hit songs that touch on relationship breakups, love stories, and emotional heartache. In Russell's career with the band, he's credited with seven songs, all of which became hits. Back then, Russell explained that the era needed heartfelt songs.
Hitchock has even admitted that Russell was the right person to be the band's lead songwriter, saying the guitarist never actually wanted to be the lead singer in the first place.
Decades since Russell founded Air Supply, their biggest hits are still considered soft rock anthems and ballad staples. They've even been used in pop culture hits throughout the years.
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