Leon Russell, seen here circa 1970, is the subject of a new tribute album, "A Song for Leon." (Michael Ochs Archives) Anyone tracing a path through the history of American soul music could do worse ...

A collection of the famed songsmith’s reinvented classics, Signature Songs features stripped-down versions and unique re-imaginings of several of the hits throughout his 60-year career. The ...

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Sometimes in rock 'n' roll, a well-conceived cover song can best the original. Witness Manfred Mann's version of Bob Dylan's "Quinn the Eskimo (Mighty Quinn)" or the Isley Brothers' take on Stephen ...

Friends, family and fans will gather at an upcoming event to recognize the one-year anniversary of the death of Tulsa music legend Leon Russell, and to raise funds for a permanent memorial. “The plan ...

During his six-decade-long career, the great rock composer Leon Russell not only penned some of our favorite songs but is featured on some of them too. Russell was a highly sought-after session ...

Leon Russell, "The Best of Leon Russell" (Capitol/EMI). 4 stars. Leon Russell's comeback album with Elton John last year ("The Union") was an out-of-the-blue delight, not just because it featured ...

Music legend Leon Russell has died at the age of 74, according to a post on his official Facebook page. Russell died in his sleep at his Nashville home, his wife said, according to the post. Russell, ...

Gary Busey, an actor and musician with Tulsa roots, launched a PledgeMusic campaign to support two new recordings. His producer is his godson and music persona namesake Teddy Jack, son of Mary and ...

The coronavirus pandemic challenges Americans to live in a different way-- from new ways to stay connected to wearing face masks. Now, a Leon Russell song inspired one New York photographer to ...

TULSA-- As music fans mourn the loss of Leon Russell a memorial outside his former church studio is growing. People have been writing messages, leaving pictures and other mementos for Russell on the ...