Musician Leon Russell Dies Aged 74

[Dendy Jarrett]

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.

 

[AlamoJoe]

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...

[onelife]

this is pretty good..

 

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we were all young once

 

(i like hari's 'stack' of fender champs next to clapton's big dual showman)

[Notes_Norton]

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.

 

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[techristian]

"I WAS IN THE RIGHT PLACE"

[davd_indigo]

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.