Satchel (Russ Parrish)

Russ “Satchel” Parrish is best known as the over-the-top guitarist and founding member of the glam metal powerhouse Steel Panther. Blending jaw-dropping technical skill with outrageous humor and stage presence, Satchel has become one of modern rock’s most recognizable and entertaining players.

Before his rise with Steel Panther, Parrish built an impressive résumé in the rock world. A graduate of the prestigious Guitar Institute of Technology (GIT) in Hollywood, he went on to teach there and perform with artists like Rob Halford (Fight), Sebastian Bach, and Jeff Pilson. His deep roots in classic rock and metal—combined with a sharp sense of parody—helped shape Steel Panther’s signature mix of virtuosic musicianship and tongue-in-cheek 1980s flair.
Known for his lightning-fast solos, expressive phrasing, and commanding tone, Satchel is a guitarist’s guitarist—balancing technical mastery with pure entertainment. Whether he’s melting faces on stage or writing anthems full of attitude, Russ Parrish continues to prove that rock and roll can be both skillful and unapologetically fun.

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