Leon Russell music

About Leon Russell

Origin: Lawton, OK

Decades: 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, and 2000's

The ultimate rock & roll session man, Leon Russell's long and storied career includes collaborations with a virtual who's who of music icons spanning from Jerry Lee Lewis to Phil Spector to the Rolling Stones. A similar eclecticism and scope also surfaced in his solo work, which couched his charmingly gravelly voice in a rustic yet rich swamp pop fusion of country, blues, and gospel. Born Claude Russell Bridges on April 2, 1942, in Lawton, OK, he began studying classical piano at age three, a decade later a... Read More

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Mike

Mansfield, Tx

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United States

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Comments about Leon Russell

kip

Flagler Beach, Fl

Tuesday June 30 2009 12:46 PM

“ best concert i ever saw -leon russell -omni in atlanta, georgia-1971 ”

wayne

Lockhart, Tx

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Thursday June 18 2009 01:38 PM

“ Oh man. Haven't heard from him in a long time. He definitely has the volume. Good sound ”

DEAUXBOIS

Escatawpa, Ms

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Monday June 15 2009 08:54 PM

“ LEON R U S S E L L ......IF U ONLY KNEW HOW TO ROCK U WOOD LISTEN TO THIS METAL----WOOD IN U IF U COULD-------JOIN IN MY JANGO FRIENDS TO THE BEST SITE U EVER LISTER TOO ”

pscott819

Indianapolis, In

Thursday May 21 2009 10:08 AM

“ will o the wisp is one of my all time favorite albums. I'm glad a lot of the songs are available on here to listen to as my vinyl warped. I graduated in 1975 but I surely wouldn't consider him contemporary country! ”

SafireBlu

Bridgeport, Wv

Thursday May 14 2009 02:32 PM

“ omg...Back to the Island just popped in my head outa nowhere. I can't remember when the last time was I listened to Leon. I was lucky enough to see him concert, with Willie Nelson, can't recall the year. I was listening to Leon in high school and I graduated in 1974. ”