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Leon Russell was an American musician and songwriter, known for his work as a session musician and sideman, as well as for maintaining a solo career in music. He was born on April 2, 1942, in Lawton, Oklahoma, and passed away on November 13, 2016, in Nashville, Tennessee. Throughout his career, he released two albums with his then-wife. In recognition of his contributions to music, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2011.
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