Leon Russell, seen here circa 1970, is the subject of a new tribute album, "A Song for Leon." (Michael Ochs Archives) Anyone tracing a path through the history of American soul music could do worse ...

Leon Russell was hanging out at his home in early 2009 when he got a surprising phone call. It was Elton John calling from a safari vacation in Africa, suggesting they collaborate on an album. The two ...

Leon Russell was an American musician and songwriter and he's a famous Okie! Born in Lawton as Claude Russell Bridges on April 2, 1942, Russell began playing the piano at a young age. Russell would ...

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This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. When Leon Russell was in the midst of what possibly was the busiest ...

If ever there was a riches to rags—and back to riches—rock and roll tale begging to be told, the decades-long odyssey of Leon Russell would be it. A hugely influential piano visionary, bandleader, ...

Veteran singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Leon Russell he of the Old Testament-looking white beard and flowing white locks may be the ultimate all-time session musician: Since the early 60s ...

A quick perusal of the late Leon Russell: The Master of Space And Time's Journey Through Rock & Roll History will most likely leave an indelible impression that the native Oklahoman was one of the ...