Leon Russell
Born Claude Russell Bridges
American musician and songwriter, who recorded as a session musician, sideman, and maintained a solo career in music. Also released 2 albums with his then-wife as Leon & Mary Russell.
He was born on April 2nd 1942, Lawton, Oklahoma, USA, died on November 13th 2016, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011.
Inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2011.
