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Leon Russell

Leon Russell was an American singer, singer-songwriter, pianist, guitarist, mandolinist and record producer (1942–2016). He was born at Lawton and died at Nashville.

Also recorded as Claude Russell Bridges; C. R. Bridges; Hank Wilson; Russell Bridges; Claude Bridges; Phil 'Harmonious' Plonk.

Leon Russell in brief

Born
1942
Died
2016
Known for
singer, singer-songwriter, pianist, guitarist, mandolinist, record producer and musician
Place of birth
Lawton
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Identity and origins

Leon Russell was recorded at birth as Claude Russell Bridges. He also worked under the name Leon Russell. The authorities additionally record the headings Claude Russell Bridges, C. R. Bridges, Hank Wilson, Russell Bridges and Claude Bridges. His recorded language was English.

Career and activity

He belonged to The Asylum Choir, The Wrecking Crew, New Grass Revival, Mad Dogs & Englishmen and Leon Russell and the Shelter People.

Recognition and collections

Leon Russell received Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and Grammy Award for Album of the Year.

Identity

What the record establishes about Leon Russell.

Leon Russell is recorded as having received Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Leon Russell is recorded as singer, singer-songwriter, pianist, guitarist and mandolinist. Leon Russell is recorded with the citizenship of United States. Leon Russell is recorded at birth as Claude Russell Bridges.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Leon Russell may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Leon Russell is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q319374.

In detail

Leon Russell studied at Will Rogers High School. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are country music, blues, folk rock and rock music.

Membership is recorded of The Asylum Choir, The Wrecking Crew and New Grass Revival.

Distinctions recorded are Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and Grammy Award for Album of the Year.

Chronology

  1. 1942Leon Russell born at Lawton.
  2. 1942Leon Russell was born in 1942 at Lawton.
  3. 2016Leon Russell died at Nashville.
  4. 2016Leon Russell died in 2016 at Nashville.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Leon Russell”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q319374: Leon Russell

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