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Leon Redbone was a Canadian singer and guitarist, born on August 26, 1949, in Cyprus, and he passed away on May 30, 2019, in New Hope, Pennsylvania, USA. Known for his gravelly baritone voice, distinctive fedora, dark glasses, and Groucho Marx mustache, Redbone was a unique figure in popular music. He maintained a high level of privacy throughout his career, often refusing to share details about his background or personal life. Emerging as a performer in Toronto during the 1970s, Redbone was associated with the revival of pre-World War II ragtime, jazz, and blues sounds, drawing inspiration from artists like Jelly Roll Morton and Bing Crosby. He made his recording debut in 1976 with "On the Track," featuring jazz violinist Joe Venuti and singer/songwriter Don McLean. His 1977 album "Double Time" reached the U.S. Top 40 charts, aided by his appearances on television's Saturday Night Live. After releasing "Champagne Charlie" in 1978, Redbone recorded sporadically. Following "Branch to Branch" in 1981, he returned to the studio in 1985 with "Red to Blue." His albums often featured guest appearances from notable artists, including Dr. John on "Christmas Island" (1987), Ringo Starr and Merle Haggard on "Whistling in the Wind" (1994), and

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