Leon Russell

== Info ==
Leon Russell is an American singer-songwriter best known for his work as a sideman and session musician. Worked for Elton John. Songwriters Hall of Fame. Played with Jan and Dean, George Harrison, Gram Parsons, Ringo Starr, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, The Byrds, The Beach Boys, The Ventures, Willie Nelson, Badfinger, Frank Sinatra, The Band, Bob Dylan, J.J. Cale, B.B. King, Glen Campbell, Joe Cocker, and The Rolling Stones. Co-wrote the song Superstar, later a hit for Sonic Youth. The Temptations named an album after one of his songs. Participated in the Concert for Bangladesh. Collaborated with Freddie King. Wrote other songs which became hits for other artists. Covered several artists he worked with. Some covered him. Appeared on the David Letterman Show. Influenced Pixies. Five gold albums, with several others being hits. His Best of went gold. Several hit singles. First inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to receive the Award for Musical Excellence, which replaced the sidemen category.
== Genres ==
Country
Folk Rock
R&B
Category:Country
Category:Folk Rock
Category:Sidemen
Category:Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees