Leon Russell
Leon Russell was an American singer, singer-songwriter, pianist, guitarist, mandolinist and record producer (1942–2016). He was born in Lawton and died in Nashville.
Also recorded as Claude Russell Bridges · C. R. Bridges · Hank Wilson · Russell Bridges
Leon Russell
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- Full name
- Claude Russell Bridges.
- Born
- 1942. · Lawton.
- Died
- 2016. · Nashville.
- Nationality
- United States.
- Occupation
- singer, singer-songwriter, pianist, guitarist, mandolinist, record producer and musician.
- Fields
- country music, blues, folk rock, rock music and gospel music.
- Education
- Will Rogers High School.
- Honours
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
- Languages
- English.
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Leon Russell was an American singer, singer-songwriter, pianist, guitarist, mandolinist and record producer (1942–2016). He was born in Lawton and died in Nashville.
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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. Distinctions recorded are Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
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. Bridges, Hank Wilson, Russell Bridges and Claude Bridges. His recorded language was English.
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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 playing in Fort Lauderdale, FL 20009 Culture Room, Fort Lauderdale, April 3rd, 2009
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1942
Leon Russell born at Lawton.
2016
Leon Russell died at Nashville.
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He belonged to The Asylum Choir, The Wrecking Crew, New Grass Revival, Mad Dogs & Englishmen and Leon Russell and the Shelter People. Russell received Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
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