Biography
Leon Russell
Real name: Claude Russell Bridges
Effective period / Period of releases: 1965 - 2017
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.