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Leon Russell

Leon Russell

Leon Russell, born Claude Russell Bridges, was an American musician and songwriter who was involved with numerous bestselling pop music records during his 60-year career. His genres included pop, country, rock, folk, gospel, bluegrass, rhythm and blues, folk rock, blues rock, surf, standards, and Tulsa Sound.

Known for

Learning to Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen
Learning to Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen
2021 • Self
Out in the Woods
2016 • Self
The Union
The Union
2011 • Self
The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water
The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water
2010 • Self
Elton John & Leon Russell: BBC Electric Proms 2010
Elton John & Leon Russell: BBC Electric Proms 2010
2010 • Self
Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live
Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live
2009 • Self - Performer (archive footage)
George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited
George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited
2005 • Self
Willie Nelson & Leon Russel - Partners In Music
Willie Nelson & Leon Russel - Partners In Music
2005

Full filmography

The Union
The Union
2011 • Self
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Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live
Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live
2009 • Self - Performer (archive footage)
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Son of Dracula
Son of Dracula
1974 • The Count Downes
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The T.A.M.I. Show
The T.A.M.I. Show
1964 • Self - Pianist in House Band (uncredited)
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Leon Russell – Biography, Known For & Filmography