Leon Russell isn’t a name that casual music fans will know these days. But for those who know (and those looking to find out more), it’s almost hard to fathom his contribution to rock music.

More likely, however, is that you never knew Leon Russell wrote so many great songs. Musician and songwriter Leon Russell died in his sleep at the age of 74, according to a post on his official ...

First-call session player, producer and arranger, band leader, song writer, showman, recording artist, solo star at different points in his life, Leon Russell was all of these things.

The sad passing of Leon Russell in November 2016 had many of us reappraising both his career achievements and his marvellous songbook. The posthumous release of his final album On A Distant Shore ...

Even if Leon Russell had not established himself as an acclaimed recording artist, his reputation as a session man would have ensured his status as a legend. While mostly associated with rock music, ...

Don Nix, the American singer, songwriter and producer who worked with George Harrison and Leon Russell and was once a member of Stax band The Mar-Keys, has died at age 83.