Singer, Songwriter Leon Russell has passed away in his sleep at his home in Nashville on Sunday morning.
The Tulsa, Oklahoma native was a member of the Rock and Roll and Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011 with a long list of celebrity collaborations including: Elton John, Willie Nelson, and the New Grass Revival.
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“A Song for You,” was on his 1930 debut album has been recorded again my several artists including Ray Charles who ended up winning a Grammy for his version.
His death was confirmed on his Facebook page and his offical website.
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