Russell Batiste Jr.

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Russell Batiste Jr.
Batiste in 2008
Background information
Birth name	David Russell Batiste Jr.
Born	(1965-12-12)December 12, 1965 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Died	September 30, 2023(2023-09-30) (aged 57) LaPlace, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres	Funk, Rhythm and blues, Blues
Occupation	Musician
Instrument	Drums
Years active	1973–2023
Formerly of	The funky Meters, Papa Grows Funk, Vida Blue.

David Russell Batiste Jr. (December 12, 1965 – September 30, 2023) was an American drummer based in New Orleans. Batiste played drums for the bands the funky Meters, Papa Grows Funk, and Vida Blue.