Leon Russell
| Born | April 2, 1942 |
| Hometown | Lawton, Oklahoma, United States |
| Net worth | $600 thousand |
| Height | 5'9" (1.75m) |
| Spouse | Jan Bridges, Janet Lee Constantine, Mary McCreary |
| Children | Sugaree Noel Bridges, Teddy Jack Bridges, Coco Bridges, Honey Bridges, Tina Rose Bridges |
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Leon Russell — a songwriter's songwriter, a musician's musician — is finally getting his due
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