Harry Rushakoff (born November 16, 1958) is a former drummer for the band

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. He started his career in Chicago, playing with The Nodes and then with

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(which featured

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and

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. Rushakoff also played in Chicago area band 4xy with bassist Chris Kirkendal, guitarist Eddie Yeo, and singer Aidan Mann. He worked with

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when the actor used 4xy to record some demos and play live dates. Rushakoff also played with famed Chicago guitarist

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(known for his work with the

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and

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). In addition, he recorded with longtime friend Tom Peterson,

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’s bassist. After moving to Los Angeles, he began working with Fleetwood Mac's

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, who at the time was guesting on a recording for Geffen label artist A Drop In The Gray, a band that Rushakoff joined briefly. After relocating to Nashville, he joined the Steve Earle-produced band Guilt, an MCA Records artist.

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