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Who was Leon Russell married to?

Leon Russell/Spouse

What band was Leon Russell?

Leon Russell/Music groups

Then, how did leon russell learn to play piano?

He took classical piano lessons as a boy; in Tulsa, Russell was soon playing in local clubs, often with his friend, singer-guitarist J.J. Cale.

Also, who was leon russell's wife when he died?

Jan Bridges

Influential songwriter and performer Leon Russell died at home in his sleep, according to his wife, Jan Bridges, who released a statement Sunday afternoon (Nov. 13) in appreciation of the outpouring of support after her husband's passing.

Subsequently, who played in the grease band at woodstock?

Joe Cocker

The Grease Band was a British rock band that originally formed as Joe Cocker's backing group. They appeared with Cocker during the 1960s, including his performance at the Woodstock Festival in August 1969.
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The Grease Band
Years active	1968–1975

How long was Leon Russell married to Mary?

Leon Russell was married to Mary McCreary on June 20, 1975. She was his musical partner, but 5 years later they renounced their marriage and were legally divorced on October 3, 1960. Before Mary, Leon had a daughter who was born on February 20, 1972.

Consequently, what is leon russell's real name?

Born Claude Russell Bridges outside Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1942, Russell began playing the city's nightclubs when he was still a teenager.

Also, when did leon russell change his name?

Nov

The Grammy Award winner and member of the Roll and Roll Hall of Fame left us on Nov, at the age of 74, but his legacy lives on. Born Claude Russell Bridges, he changed his name to Leon Russell when he moved to Los Angeles from his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Regarding this, where did leon russell live in tulsa?

In summer 1972, Leon Russell returned to Tulsa, where he had lived in his teen years, buying a home in the Maple Ridge neighborhood, operating various recording studios and signing acts to his and Denny Cordell's Shelter Records.

How did Leon Russell get the name Leon?

He took the name Leon from a friend who lent him a fake ID to get into clubs in which he was legally too young to perform. Russell would later move to Los Angeles in 1958 and became a session musician playing piano for many notable recording artists like The Beach Boys, Dick Dale, and Jan and Dean.

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