Leon Russell New Zealand

April 22, 2011

Leon Russell Concert Review

Thirty-nine years ago I was a wide-eyed 16-year-old who had just experienced Leon Russell in concert for the first time. This was in 1972 and the tour was the one that produced the classic triple album, Leon Live. As I remember, Russell played for close to three hours, with him and his 10-piece band whipping […]

March 13, 2011

Leon Russell Interview

The 13th Floor

Leon Russell has been making music for almost 50 years, first as one of the premiere LA session players, then as a singer/songwriter and performer. His piano playing can be heard on classic hits by The Byrds and The Beach Boys while his live performances in the early 70s electrified audiences. He has also written […]