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
| Homepage | http://www.leonrussell.com |
|---|---|
| Birth Location | Lawton, Oklahoma, USA |
| Born | 1942-04-02 |
| Died | 2016-11-13 |
Movies
Out in the Woods
as Self
2016
The Union
as Self
2011
2010
2010
Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live
as Self - Performer (archive footage)
2009
Leon Russell: A Song For You
as Self
2002
When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
as Radio Preacher
1979
A Poem Is a Naked Person
as Self
1974
The Concert for Bangladesh
as Self
1972
Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen
as Himself
1971
The T.A.M.I. Show
as Self - Pianist in House Band (uncredited)
1964
Movies
Leon Russell: A Song For You
Executive Producer
2002
A Star Is Born
Songs
1976
A Poem Is a Naked Person
Producer
1974