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Singer · Musician

Leon Russell

American singer-songwriter, guitarist, pianist and session musician

Leon Russell was born on April 2, 1942 and died on November 13, 2016, aged 74.

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Born
April 2, 1942, Lawton
Died
November 13, 2016
Zodiac sign
Aries
Country
United States
Known as
Singer, Musician

Official links: Official website (leonrussellrecords.com) · YouTube · Wikipedia

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Leon’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Leon Russell was born on a Thursday.
  • Leon Russell would have turned 84 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: October 2. Birthstone: Diamond.
  • Leon Russell belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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Barbra StreisandSinger · April 24, 1942Aretha FranklinSinger · March 25, 1942John CaleMusician · March 9, 1942Lou ReedMusician · March 2, 1942Dino ZoffSoccer player · February 28, 1942Michael HanekeFilm director · March 23, 1942

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When was Leon Russell born?

Leon Russell was born on April 2, 1942 and died on November 13, 2016, aged 74.

What is Leon Russell’s zodiac sign?

Aries, born April 2.

Does Leon Russell have an official website?

Yes: leonrussellrecords.com.