Leon Russell
Biography
Leon Russell, born Claude Russell Bridges, was an American musician and songwriter who was involved with numerous bestselling pop music records during his 60-year career. His genres included pop, country, rock, folk, gospel, bluegrass, rhythm and blues, folk rock, blues rock, surf, standards, and Tulsa Sound.
Known For
Self
Learning to Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen
Himself
Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen
Radio Preacher
When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
Self
The Concert for Bangladesh
Self
The Union
Self - Performer (archive footage)
Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live
Self
The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water
Self
A Poem Is a Naked Person
Willie Nelson's 4th of July Celebration
Self
Out in the Woods
J.J. Cale - In Session at the Paradise Studios
Self
Leon Russell: A Song For You
Self - Pianist in House Band (uncredited)
The T.A.M.I. Show
Leon Russell: The Homewood Session
Self
Elton John & Leon Russell: BBC Electric Proms 2010
Self
George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited
The Count Downes
Son of Dracula
Willie Nelson & Leon Russel - Partners In Music
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
18
Gender
Male
Birthday
1942-04-02
Place of Birth
Lawton, Oklahoma, USA
Also Known As
Hank Wilson