Leon Russell dies, age 74

Started by quiller, November 14, 2016, 01:27:27 AM

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Leon Russell has died, aged 74. He was among the most versatile studio musicians and a profound influence on 1960s and 1970s musicians including Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett and Elton John (and a regular performer with Eric Clapton).

Most people think of his popular "Tightrope." Instead, a Dylan cover that was way ahead of its time....

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/leon-russell-passes-74/story?id=43506560

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4sMSSm0x2A&list=PLqlGyliLAE-vKwu6z_E01CYmfVZ3a_yy3