Michael Russell , former member of recording artists  , Companion  ,  handles the keyboards and the special effects that are so prominent in Pink Floyd's material.  Michael has performed with artists including Ringo Starr, Reba and the Portables,   and the Memphis Horns as well as opening for various acts such as B.B. King, THe Four Tops, Leon Russell, Poco, The Barkays and many others. His influences  include most notably , the Beatles, E.L.P. , Yes,  Moody Blues , and Genesis.  Originally from the Delta area of Mississippi ,  birthplace of the Blues ,  Michael currently lives outside the Memphis area in West Tennessee.