I was at the afternoon concert when Dylan's appearance was a complrte surprise. I became an instant Leon Russell fan that day and just saw him last summer (40 years later!) opening for Dylan in Asbury Park! - JG
Could someone please explain to me - WHY is Leon Russell NOT in the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame? It makes no sense given his incredible range of influence - rock 'n roll, blues, country, etc. I honestly don't understand and wonder how Madonna is inducted when Leon is not.
@elvez1231 But it's alright now! They finally got wise and he is in!
My sister's oldman back in 1971 was proud that he was also from Lawton, OK. His family knew Leon's family although they had only met a few times because Don had been career Army in Nam until he got back, got out and dropped out.. I got turned on to him then and have been a bully fan ever since.
i was lucky enough to be at the afternoon show of the bangladesh concert (there were 2 concerts) and leon absolutely stole the show. saw him again 2 weeks ago with elton at the bridge benefit and he sounded just as good...he still rocks!
@oshesa1 I am jealous! To have been at The Concert for Bangladesh! I fell in love with Leon in 1970 when I was 15 and saw him with Joe Cocker and the Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour. I wanted so badly to go to New York to see the Bangladesh concert, but my friends and I were only 16 and our parents wouldn't let us.(we lived in Detroit). Never quite forgave them. You were indeed lucky.
I was at the afternoon concert when Dylan's appearance was a complrte surprise. I became an instant Leon Russell fan that day and just saw him last summer (40 years later!) opening for Dylan in Asbury Park! - JG
CBSEye 3 months ago
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GeorgieGirl66 5 months ago
Leon Russell absolutely one of the coolest cats on the planet.
BIRISHPM 6 months ago
I saw Leon in 2010 and he is still as good as ever.
pwg1126 6 months ago
God Bless You, Mr Leon Russell.
verbaud 7 months ago
Show stealer for shure!!!
AllStarBugler 9 months ago
Leon is one bad mamma jamma. Going to see him again in Pgh and eat some ribs. Love you Leon,
rockatophat 9 months ago
Yes, why isn't Leon in the Rock 'N Roll Hall.
DeliveryReceipt 9 months ago
very cool. thanx for posting this
stevebeagle 11 months ago
Poker face Leon... "Like he might have played with the Beatles or something..."
rouelibre1 1 year ago 19
Could someone please explain to me - WHY is Leon Russell NOT in the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame? It makes no sense given his incredible range of influence - rock 'n roll, blues, country, etc. I honestly don't understand and wonder how Madonna is inducted when Leon is not.
elvez1231 1 year ago
@elvez1231 But it's alright now! They finally got wise and he is in!
My sister's oldman back in 1971 was proud that he was also from Lawton, OK. His family knew Leon's family although they had only met a few times because Don had been career Army in Nam until he got back, got out and dropped out.. I got turned on to him then and have been a bully fan ever since.
higgme1ster 9 months ago
@elvez1231 Leon was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on 3-14-11. He is now 69 years of age.
blueberries4ever 5 months ago
i was lucky enough to be at the afternoon show of the bangladesh concert (there were 2 concerts) and leon absolutely stole the show. saw him again 2 weeks ago with elton at the bridge benefit and he sounded just as good...he still rocks!
oshesa1 1 year ago
@oshesa1 I am jealous! To have been at The Concert for Bangladesh! I fell in love with Leon in 1970 when I was 15 and saw him with Joe Cocker and the Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour. I wanted so badly to go to New York to see the Bangladesh concert, but my friends and I were only 16 and our parents wouldn't let us.(we lived in Detroit). Never quite forgave them. You were indeed lucky.
judecreek2 1 year ago 2
Yes !
magonicle 1 year ago
I do love me some Leon!
judecreek2 1 year ago 4
The Union album with Elton is great- well done, Leon!
mizofan 1 year ago
Another great video, Midnight! You have a treasure trove going here...
MuserOnce 1 year ago
Leon Russell is "The Master Of Space And Time"
Keep On Rockin Leon!
houstonsleonman 1 year ago 11
Great clip! Thanks for sharing this!
myhottea 1 year ago