Leon Russell

Born: 1942-04-02

Birthplace: Lawton, Oklahoma, USA

Biography

Leon Russell, born Claude Russell Bridges, was an American musician and songwriter who was involved with numerous bestselling pop music records during his 60-year career. His genres included pop, country, rock, folk, gospel, bluegrass, rhythm and blues, folk rock, blues rock, surf, standards, and Tulsa Sound.

Known For

A Star Is Born
The Concert for Bangladesh
When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
The T.A.M.I. Show
George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited
Son of Dracula
Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen
A Poem Is a Naked Person
The Union
Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live

Top Movie Credits

The T.A.M.I. Show Self - Pianist in House Band (uncredited)
Son of Dracula The Count Downes
Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live Self - Performer (archive footage)