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Discover the life and legacy of Leon Russell, an unparalleled icon in the music world whose contributions are often overshadowed yet deserving of recognition. This brand new book, released in 2023 and a New York Times Bestseller, explores the complex and fascinating career of Leon Russell, from his early days touring with legends like Jerry Lee Lewis to collaborating with monumental artists such as Bob Dylan, The Beach Boys, and Frank Sinatra. Russell's journey is a roadmap through music history, highlighting his pivotal role in shaping rock and roll alongside peers like Elton John, who famously inducted him into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011.
Readers will delve into Leon’s legendary solo tours that filled stadiums and his influential role in the groundbreaking Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour and the Concert for Bangladesh. As the co-founder of Shelter Records, Russell discovered and nurtured talent like Tom Petty and J.J. Cale, showcasing his ability to transcend genres and foster creativity in diverse musical environments.
This compelling narrative not only celebrates Russell’s triumphs but also candidly addresses his struggles, including battles with substance abuse and severe stage fright. The book invites fans new and old to grasp the essence of an artist who brazenly challenged musical and social barriers while leaving an indelible mark on the fabric of American music.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780306924774
Year: 2023
Publisher: Little Brown
Description:
New York Times Bestseller
Leon Russell is an icon, but somehow is still an underappreciated artist. He is spoken of in tones reserved not just for the most talented musicians, but also for the most complex and fascinating. His career is like a roadmap of music history, often intersecting with rock royalty like Bob Dylan, the Stones, and the Beatles. He started in the Fifties as a teenager touring with Jerry Lee Lewis, going on to play piano on records by such giants as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, and Phil Spector, and on hundreds of classic songs with major recording artists. Leon was Elton John's idol, and Elton inducted him into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. Leon also gets credit for altering Willie Nelson's career, giving us the long-haired, pot-friendly Willie we all know and love today.
In his prime, Leon filled stadiums on solo tours, and was an organizer/performer on both Joe Cocker's revolutionary Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour and George Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh. Leon also founded Shelter Records in 1969 with producer Denny Cordell, discovering and releasing the debut albums of Tom Petty, the Gap Band, Phoebe Snow, and J.J. Cale. Leon always assembled wildly diverse bands and performances, fostering creative and free atmospheres for musicians to live and work together. He brazenly challenged musical and social barriers. However, Russell also struggled with his demons, including substance abuse, severe depression, and a crippling stage fright that wreaked havoc on his psyche over the long haul and at times seemed to will himself into obscurity. Now, acclai
Readers will delve into Leon’s legendary solo tours that filled stadiums and his influential role in the groundbreaking Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour and the Concert for Bangladesh. As the co-founder of Shelter Records, Russell discovered and nurtured talent like Tom Petty and J.J. Cale, showcasing his ability to transcend genres and foster creativity in diverse musical environments.
This compelling narrative not only celebrates Russell’s triumphs but also candidly addresses his struggles, including battles with substance abuse and severe stage fright. The book invites fans new and old to grasp the essence of an artist who brazenly challenged musical and social barriers while leaving an indelible mark on the fabric of American music.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780306924774
Year: 2023
Publisher: Little Brown
Description:
New York Times Bestseller
Leon Russell is an icon, but somehow is still an underappreciated artist. He is spoken of in tones reserved not just for the most talented musicians, but also for the most complex and fascinating. His career is like a roadmap of music history, often intersecting with rock royalty like Bob Dylan, the Stones, and the Beatles. He started in the Fifties as a teenager touring with Jerry Lee Lewis, going on to play piano on records by such giants as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, and Phil Spector, and on hundreds of classic songs with major recording artists. Leon was Elton John's idol, and Elton inducted him into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. Leon also gets credit for altering Willie Nelson's career, giving us the long-haired, pot-friendly Willie we all know and love today.
In his prime, Leon filled stadiums on solo tours, and was an organizer/performer on both Joe Cocker's revolutionary Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour and George Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh. Leon also founded Shelter Records in 1969 with producer Denny Cordell, discovering and releasing the debut albums of Tom Petty, the Gap Band, Phoebe Snow, and J.J. Cale. Leon always assembled wildly diverse bands and performances, fostering creative and free atmospheres for musicians to live and work together. He brazenly challenged musical and social barriers. However, Russell also struggled with his demons, including substance abuse, severe depression, and a crippling stage fright that wreaked havoc on his psyche over the long haul and at times seemed to will himself into obscurity. Now, acclai