Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Leon Russell dies at age 74

Leon Russell
Leon Russell performed at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe in 2013.

Leon Russell died Sunday, Nov. 13. A member of the Rock and Roll and Songwriters Halls of Fame had serious health issues since undergoing brain surgery in 2010. Nevertheless, he performed annually at Lake Tahoe the last several years at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe and the Crystal Bay Casino. He was 74. Here is an obituary published by Rolling Stone. LINK

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