Leon-Russell-Obituary

Leon Russell

Apr 2, 1942 – Nov 13, 2016 (Age 74)

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BORN
April 2, 1942
DIED
November 13, 2016
AGE
74

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Leon Russell, who performed, sang and produced some of rock 'n' roll's top records, has died. He was 74.

Russell's wife, Jan Bridges, said in a statement that her husband died in his sleep Sunday at their Nashville home. She said Russell had heart bypass surgery...

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Always was a fan and always will be. His music speaks to my heart. Deepest sympathies .

your lyrics have touched my soul

Just such a rare bird...Gritty ...hot ...Heard him play in Seattle with Billy Preston and a buncha people early 70s So cool RIP

A beautiful talented man with amazing eyes ! Thanks Leon

I lived in Lawton for a few years. I did not know Leon had a Lawton history. He has always been one of my favorite musicians. RIP. Tw

grew up listening to Leon. Met him once. He shook my hand. So kind. Best musician ever.

Leon's legacy is inspiration. Most people remember the first time they heard Leon Russell. Some people have a career because of Leon's soulful music he leaves behind. My life is richer, thank you Leon.

I have been following Leon Russell for year's. He will be missed greatly.

Wish I could of known this legend he wrote love songs that are timeless an to love someone do intensely to write the lyrics he did them woman are blessed to had been in his life an in all my yrs I have never said this about a man ever but he was beautiful an one of the greatest performers ever thank you for sharing yr song with the world rock on