Leon Russell was one of my favorite artists; he had the rock and roll pedigree and a great catalog of somewhat underrated solo material. I saw Leon Russell perform a number of times to include B. B. King’s Blues Club in Times Square and at the Beacon Theatre doing a set with Elton John following their collaborative album at least partly inspired by Russell reportedly being in financial straits at the time. Leon did not age so well, moving around with the aid of a cane, but once he got on stage he could still deliver the goods.

Tight Rope

Rock on!

GQ