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

Stereogum — Southern rock legend Leon Russell died in his sleep in Nashville last night, NPR reports. The news was confirmed by Russell’s family in a post on his official website. The musician has had many health problems over the past few years; most recently... more info

Consequence of Sound — Longtime collaborator of Elton John, Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan passed away in his sleep. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Leon Russell, who sang, wrote and produced some of rock 'n' roll's top records, has died. He was 74. An email from Leon Russell Records to the Associated Press says Russell died in Nashville on Saturday night. The email cites Russell's wife as the so... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Leon Russell, who sang, wrote and produced some of rock 'n' roll's top records, has died. He was 74. An email from Leon Russell Records to the Associated Press says Russell died in Nashville on Saturday night. The email cites Russell's wife as the so... more info

Time — He worked with artists like Bob Dylan and John Lennon more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Musician Leon Russell, whose successful solo career included such hits as "Tight Rope" and "Lady Blue," has died. He was 74. more info