Birds of Chicago was born in 2012 when Nero began writing for his vocal star-muse%2c Russell. Both were accomplished singer/songwriters with projects of their own%2c Nero with JT and the Clouds and Russell with the acclaimed Canadian roots outfit Po%27 Girl%2c but together there was an unmistakable chemistry. Nero had found the perfect voice for his rock and roll psalms. Russell moved from being a primary songwriter to an interpreter%2c and her simmering restraint is deeply refreshing to a landscape scorched by postDesignHTMLWords: 83 Characters: 502