Leon Russell Dead At 74

The Poet · 11-13-2016, 09:15 AM

OK, this one really hurts. I loved this guy. A great musician, neglected by too many for too long. Rest in peace, brother.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hjy7RAu8TJ4

The Poet · 11-13-2016, 09:52 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT5aYRgmgyM

G G · 11-13-2016, 09:54 AM

Godspeed. I saw him once way back in the late 80s. He was opening for Hank Jr. Very good show.

CigarNut · 11-13-2016, 10:04 AM

Wow! He left a legacy that many will cherish for a long, long time.

May He Rest In Peace.

MarkinAZ · 11-13-2016, 10:51 AM

Leon Russell was a damn fine musician indeed. I had a couple of his albums from the early 70' (duplicated versions were on 8-trk for my Blaupunkt 8-trk stereo unit in the car w/4 five inch speakers

). Use to rock out to this guy on a regular basis.

Saw him in concert (August 1973) back in New York City with friends who lived in Plainview (out on Long Island). Good night and great concert!

Rest in Peace brother...

MarkinAZ · 11-13-2016, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Poet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT5aYRgmgyM

That one brought a tear to my eyes Thomas!

Tio Gato · 11-13-2016, 11:26 AM

Leon's "Back to the Island" takes me away from when life sucks. It reminds me of my favorite place, Martha's Vineyard. My safe and happy place. Even if I can't get there physically that song transports my heart there and makes it all better. I'm headed there Friday and will be sure to raise a glass to the man.

icehog3 · 11-13-2016, 11:44 AM

One of the greats of the genre for sure. R.I.P., Mr. Russell.

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The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Leon Russell Dead At 74 OK, this one really hurts. I loved this guy. A great musician, neglected by too many for too long. Rest in peace, brother. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hjy7RAu8TJ4 __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

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The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Leon Russell Dead At 74 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT5aYRgmgyM __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

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G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,725 Trading: (10)	Re: Leon Russell Dead At 74 Godspeed. I saw him once way back in the late 80s. He was opening for Hank Jr. Very good show.

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MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Leon Russell Dead At 74 Leon Russell was a damn fine musician indeed. I had a couple of his albums from the early 70' (duplicated versions were on 8-trk for my Blaupunkt 8-trk stereo unit in the car w/4 five inch speakers). Use to rock out to this guy on a regular basis. Saw him in concert (August 1973) back in New York City with friends who lived in Plainview (out on Long Island). Good night and great concert! Rest in Peace brother... __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

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Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: Leon Russell Dead At 74 Leon's "Back to the Island" takes me away from when life sucks. It reminds me of my favorite place, Martha's Vineyard. My safe and happy place. Even if I can't get there physically that song transports my heart there and makes it all better. I'm headed there Friday and will be sure to raise a glass to the man. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,284 Trading: (60)	Re: Leon Russell Dead At 74 One of the greats of the genre for sure. R.I.P., Mr. Russell. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!