DON'T SHOOT ME...Leon Russell


       Leon Russell began as a nightclub piano player in Oklahoma at the age of 14,backing touring artists whwn they came to town,Jerry Lee Lewis was so impressed with Leon that he hired him and his band for two years of tours.He wrote Cocker's 'Delta Lady' and in 1969 put together Cocker's 'Mad Dogs&Englishmen' tour.
     As a musician,primarily a pianist,he played on the Beach Boys''California Girls' and Jan&Dean's 'Surf City'.Leon also played guitar and bass.
     Leon has also toured with Eelaney&Bonnie,Edgar Winter,Willie Nelson,Elton John and performed with George Harrison at the Concert For Bangladesh.
     Leon produced and played on recording sessions for Dylan,Frank Sinatra,Ike&Tina Turner,the Rolling Stones and many others.
     John Lennon,Ringo Starr and George Harrison played on his first album 'Leon Russell'.His concerts often ended with a rousing version of 'Jumpin' Jack Flash'.
     In the early 2000s he began his own record label,Leon Russell Records.
     Leon's last performance was July 10,2016 in Nashville.
Carney  (Shelter,1972)

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