Russell Savakus (May 13, 1925 – June 26, 1984)[1] was an American session bass player (both electric and stand-up), violinist and singer.
Savakus recorded with numerous artists in and around the 1960s folk and folk-rock movement in New York.
[2] Earlier, he had been a part of the rhythm section for the Les Elgart swing band.
[3] According to Michael Bloomfield, who met Savakus at a Bob Dylan session: "They had a bass player, a terrific guy, Russ Savakus.
"[4] However, Dylan chose to replace Savakus on tour [5] He died in 1984 at the age of 59.