Russ Gibb

Russ Gibb
Russ Gibb
Born	Russel James Gibb; June 15, 1931
Died	April 30, 2019 (aged 87)
Other names	Uncle Russ
Education	Fordson High School; Michigan State University;
Occupations	Rock concert promoter; public school teacher; disc jockey;
Years active	1961–2004
Known for	Proprietor of the Grande Ballroom; producer of Back Porch Video; popularizing "Paul is dead" conspiracy theory;
Parents	James Hutton Gibb; Jessie Gibb;
Website	http://russgibbatrandom.com/ (defunct)

Russel James Gibb (June 15, 1931 – April 30, 2019) was an American rock concert promoter, school teacher, and disc jockey from Dearborn, Michigan. He is best known for his role in the "Paul is dead" urban legend, which he discussed on radio station WKNR-FM in Dearborn, propelling the underground conspiracy into a global phenomenon. He is also known as the owner of the Grande Ballroom, a major rock music venue in Detroit.