Russell, Leon, 1942-2016

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Dates:
Birth 1941-04-02
Death 2016-11-13
Birth 1941-04-02
Americans
English,

Biographical notes:

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. His recordings earned six gold records and he received two Grammy Awards from seven nominations. In 2011, he was inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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Subjects:

  • Musicians
  • Piano
  • Sound studios

Occupations:

  • Musicians
  • Singers
  • Music Producer

Places:

  • OK, US
  • TN, US
  • CA, US
  • OK, US