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Did You Know

  • • Leon Russell, born Claude Russell Bridges, began his music career in Tulsa nightclubs.
  • • He toured with the Ventures at age 14, honing his rock and roll skills.
  • • Russell's songwriting breakthrough came with Joe Cocker's hit "Delta Lady."
  • • He played piano anonymously on many famous 1960s recordings.
  • • Leon famously led Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour.
  • • His Shelter Records label helped launch JJ Cale's career.
  • • Russell built a recording studio inside his mansion.
  • • He surprisingly collaborated with Elton John late in his career.
  • • Leon achieved gold record status with his self-titled debut album.
  • • He was inducted into both the Rock and Roll and Songwriters Halls of Fame.

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