Janovitz, Bill

Leon Russell: The Master of Space and Time's Journey Through Rock & Roll History

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ISBN 13:
9780306924774
author:
Janovitz, Bill
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Hachette Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
592
Dimensions:
23.1 x 16.3 x 4.8 centimetres (0
Genre:
Biography, Composers & Musicians, Music,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£20.40

Description

Leon Russell: A Life of Musical Innovation and Enduring Legacy Leon Russell was a true original, a musician, composer, and performer whose influence on rock 'roll history is still felt today. His career spanned decades, taking him from his teenage years touring with Jerry Lee Lewis to playing piano on records by Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, and Phil Spector. Russell's own music was a key part of the 1960s and 1970s rock landscape, with hits like "Tightrope" and "This Masquerade". As a performer, Russell was known for his ability to assemble wildly diverse bands and create free-spirited atmospheres for musicians to live and work together. He also founded Shelter Records in 1969, discovering and releasing the debut albums of Tom Petty, Phoebe Snow, and J.J. Cale. Russell's own music was marked by its eclecticism and creativity, and he remains an underappreciated artist despite his significant influence on the likes of George Harrison, Elton John, and Willie Nelson. This biography, written by Bill Janovitz, offers a fascinating look at Russell's life and career, and is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in rock 'roll history and the stories behind its most iconic figures.

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