Members Dendy Jarrett Posted November 13, 2016 Members Share Posted November 13, 2016 http://www.harmonycentral.com/articles/musician-leon-russell-dies-aged-74 According to his website and facebook page, American musician and songwriter Leon Russell has died at the age of 74. The artist, who is best known for the songs "Shine a Light" and "A Song for You" died in Nashville on Sunday. “His wife said that he passed away in his sleep,” a statement posted on Russell’s website read. Russell was inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame and the Songwriter's Hall of Fame in 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AlamoJoe Posted November 13, 2016 Members Share Posted November 13, 2016 He could transition from rock to country to soul to blues as seamlessly as anyone I ever heard or saw, and with complete credibility. He was a Giant in my view....RIP Leon...RIP... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members onelife Posted November 14, 2016 Members Share Posted November 14, 2016 this is pretty good.. [video=youtube_share;NMH58VDxBUI] we were all young once (i like hari's 'stack' of fender champs next to clapton's big dual showman) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Notes_Norton Posted November 14, 2016 Members Share Posted November 14, 2016 From his stellar work as a session musician (including a member of the Wrecking Crew), to his work with Joe Cocker, to his Solo Career the music was always top-notch. I know he also sang and played guitar, but his piano work was never less than brilliant. Thanks for the eargasms Leon. Insights and incites by Notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members techristian Posted November 17, 2016 Members Share Posted November 17, 2016 "I WAS IN THE RIGHT PLACE" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members davd_indigo Posted November 17, 2016 Members Share Posted November 17, 2016 I loved this BB King song. Leon's fingerprints can be heard clearly on this song (can fingerprints be heard ?) . I think he makes the song with his piano playing on this one. I will also say that like Dr. John, I didn't like him as a singer. I loved him as the wizard behind the curtain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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