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

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

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

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

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

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

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

USA Today Music — "I loved him and always will," John tweeted after news broke that Russell died Sunday.             more info

Detroit Free Press — "I loved him and always will," John tweeted after news broke that Russell died Sunday.             more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Leon Russell has died at age 74. According to his official website, his wife said he passed in his sleep... Continue reading… more info