Leon Russell
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Leon Russell was an American musician and songwriter who was involved with numerous bestselling records during his 60-year career that spanned multiple genres, including rock and roll, country, gospel
Russell in an ad in Billboard, February 1970
Claude Russell Bridges, 1958 yearbook photo, Will Rogers High School
Leon Russell at home in his studio, October 1970; he became a solo recording artist that year
Russell performing in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, April 2009
Leon Russell (album)
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Leon Russell is the self-titled debut solo album by the American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Leon Russell. It followed his debut with the Midnight String Quartet and a production by
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…with The Wrecking Crew, Russell played in his early years on albums by the Beach Boys, the Ventures, Dick Dale, and Jan and Dean. On his first album, Leon Russell, in 1970, the musicians included Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison. One of his early fans, Elton John, said that Russell was a "mentor…
Leon Russell Album