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Leon Russell: A half-century of musical genius that spanned from Jerry Lee Lewis to Amy Winehouse

2961 days ago

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Leon Russell called his best-known composition â€œA Song for You,â€ but a better title mightâ€™ve been â€œA Song for You â€” and You and You and You and You.â€ The heartfelt ballad, instantly recognizable from its opening ... more info

Leon Russell: A half-century of musical genius that spanned from Jerry Lee Lewis to Amy Winehouse

2961 days ago

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Leon Russell called his best-known composition â€œA Song for You,â€ but a better title mightâ€™ve been â€œA Song for You â€” and You and You and You and You.â€ The heartfelt ballad, instantly recognizable from its opening ... more info

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Elton John Pays Tribute To Leon Russell

2961 days ago

Stereogum — Back in the the early 1970s, when Elton John was a young unknown, he opened a few shows for his idol Leon Russell. Decades later in 2010, when John was a superstar and Russell had largely receded from the popular consciousness, they teamed up for a d... more info

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Leon Russell, 74: Hit songwriter, Wrecking Crew member, musical bridge builder

2961 days ago

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Leon Russell, instantly recognizable for his long white mane and a rich, hearty voice that drifted between country and soul, died Saturday in Nashville. He was 74. Russell was lauded for swampy rockers such as "Delta Lady" and "Roll Away the Stone" a... more info

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Leon Russell dies at 74; hit songwriter, Wrecking Crew member, musical bridge builder

2961 days ago

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Leon Russell, instantly recognizable for his long white mane and a rich, hearty voice that drifted between country and soul, died Saturday in Nashville. He was 74. Russell was lauded for swampy rockers such as "Delta Lady" and "Roll Away the Stone" a... more info

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Rocker Leon Russell dead at 74

2961 days ago

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Leon Russell, who sang, wrote and produced some of rock 'n' roll's top records, has died. He was 74. more info

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Leon Russell, member of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, dies at 74

2961 days ago

CNN Showbiz — Leon Russell, who emerged as a rock 'n' roll star in the 1970s after working behind the scenes as a session pianist for other musicians, died Sunday in Nashville, his wife Janet Bridges told CNN. He was 74. more info

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Musician Leon Russell Dead at 74

2961 days ago

Mjsbigblog — Legendary musician and songwriter, Leon Russell, is dead at age 74. The post Musician Leon Russell Dead at 74 appeared first on mjsbigblog. more info

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