Leon Russell (1942–2016,) born Claude Russell Bridges, was an American musician, songwriter, and producer whose six-decade career influenced rock, country, and blues. His distinctive piano style and soulful voice made him a revered figure in popular music.
Born in Lawton, Oklahoma, he began playing piano at four and performed in Tulsa nightclubs as a teenager. Moving to Los Angeles in the late 1950s, he became a sought-after session musician with The Wrecking Crew, playing for The Beach Boys and Frank Sinatra.
His solo career took off with Leon Russell (1970,) featuring collaborations with Eric Clapton and George Harrison. His song A Song for You (1970) became a standard, covered by over 200 artists. He organized Joe Cocker’s Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour (1970) and performed at The Concert for Bangladesh (1971.) His hits include Tight Rope (1972) and Lady Blue (1975.)
Exploring country music under the alias Hank Wilson, he released Hank Wilson’s Back! (1973.) His later works include Anything Can Happen (1992,) Angel in Disguise (2006,) and The Union (2010,) a collaboration with Elton John.
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There are many zoonotic agents in wildlife that can be passed to humans through water.
—Leon Russell
Topics: Wildlife
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