Remembering Leon Russell

Leon Russell was born Claude Russell Bridges on April 2, 1942 in Lawton, Oklahoma.  Leon passed away on Nov. 13, 2016 in Nashville at the age of 74.  His wife said that he passed away in his sleep.  Russell’s website wrote. “The Master Of Space And Time was a legendary musician and songwriter originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma who performed his gospel-infused southern boogie piano rock, blues, and country music for over 50 years.”

All across the world;  friends, family, celebrities and other musicians expressed their condolences.  Below are just a few…

My darling Leon Russell passed away last night. He was a mentor, inspiration & so kind to me. I loved him and always will #LeonRussell #RIP pic.twitter.com/u2d1KccCNp

— Elton John (@eltonofficial) November 13, 2016

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Up On A Tightrope singing A Song For You LEON RUSSELL! RIP.

— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) November 14, 2016

God bless Leon Russell peace and love to all his family peace and love 😎✌️️🌟💖🎵🎶🌹

— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) November 13, 2016

So long, Leon Russell. You played your heart out and we will miss you. Thank you for sharing your divine talent with us. ❤️#LeonRussell

— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) November 13, 2016

R.I.P. Leon Russell https://t.co/utk2XAOUjG

— Carole King (@Carole_King) November 13, 2016

So sad to hear Leon Russell has passed away. A great influence and songwriter. God rest his soulhttps://t.co/xMjBfPkFAV

— Yusuf / Cat Stevens (@YusufCatStevens) November 13, 2016

RIP Leon Russell – a PROLIFIC talent. @GBguitar the late Ray Charles & I cover Masquerade at 1991 @MontreuxJazz https://t.co/rPDJqU9uuD

— C H A K A | K H A N (@ChakaKhan) November 13, 2016

RIP my friend of 50 years, generous trail blazer, Leon Russell, who rescued me and remained a gentleman throughout Hollywood's trials.

— Booker T. Jones (@BookerTJones) November 13, 2016

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Leon Russell, Master of Time and Space. Damn.

— Penn Jillette (@pennjillette) November 13, 2016

https://twitter.com/GreggAllman/status/797884607865688068

Lost a friend today. The world has lost a genius, #rip #leonrussell #masterofspaceandtime pic.twitter.com/Z2WbzJphef

— HANSON (@hansonmusic) November 13, 2016

Just got word that Leon Russell has passed away
Rest in peace Leon
You left a lot of great music behind you.

— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) November 13, 2016

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