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Leon Russell (born Claude Russell Bridges; April 2, 1942 – November 13, 2016) 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, bluegrass, rhythm and blues, southern rock, blues rock, folk, surf and the Tulsa sound. … See more
BornClaude Russell Bridges · April 2, 1942 · Lawton, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedNovember 13, 2016 (aged 74) · Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, near Nashville, U.S.
Children6
InstrumentsKeyboards · vocals · bass guitar · guitar · baritone horn
Albums
A Song For Leon (A Tribute to Leon Russell)
2023
On a Distant Shore
2017
Life Journey
2014
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Early life and education
Russell was born on April 2, 1942, the second of John Griffith and Hester Evel (née Whaley) Bridges' two sons at Southwestern Hospital in Lawton, Oklahoma. Russell's mother said he started talking later than … See more
1960s - Session musician, solo artist, record executive
In Los Angeles, Russell played as a studio musician on many of the popular songs of the 1960s, including the Byrds, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Bobby Pickett, and Herb Alpert. He also played piano on Phil Spector productions… See more
1970s - "Superstar" status
In March 1970 Russell was hired by Joe Cocker to help quickly mount a concert band and rehearse a 48 date tour. Cocker said he had been told by United States immigration authorities he had to perform "right away… See more
1980s - Concert tours
Russell and Aretha Franklin were the singers on the ABC Television Network 1985-1986 Fall promotional campaign. The three and a half minute song "We Belong Together" was written by Brock Walsh. The commercia… See more
1990s - 2000s - recording and touring
Russell released Delta Lady on Del Rack Records in 1991. Many of the songs are remixes of early recordings.
Russell released a new album Anything Can Happen recorded at Paradise Studios, released on … See more
2010s - Sixth Gold album, failing health
On January 31, 2010, Russell joined the Zac Brown Band to play the song "Chicken Fried" at the Grammy Awards. Zac Brown Band won the Best New Artist award.
After years of reduced prominence, Russell's c… See more
Failing health, death and burial
In 2010 Russell had surgery for a brain fluid leak and was treated for heart failure. In July 2016, he had suffered a heart attack and underwent heart bypass surgery.
Russell died in his sleep at his Mt. Juliet, Tennesse… See more
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Early life and education
1960s - Session musician, solo artist, record executive
1970s - "Superstar" status
1980s - Concert tours
1990s - 2000s - recording and touring