- Born
- Died
- Birth nameClaude Russell Bridges
- Nickname
- The Baja Marimba Band
- Height5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Leon Russell was born on April 2, 1942 in Lawton, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993), The Kids Are All Right (2010) and Ghost Rider (2007). He was married to Janet Lee Constantine and Mary McCreary. He died on November 13, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
- SpousesJanet Lee Constantine(February 6, 1983 - November 13, 2016) (his death, 3 children)Mary McCreary(June 20, 1975 - October 3, 1980) (divorced, 2 children)
- ChildrenTeddy Jack BridgesCoco BridgesHoney Bridges
- He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on March 14, 2011. The other inductees were Darlene Love, Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper, Tom Waits and Dr. John.
- He was often cited as a major influence by Elton John.
- He is mentioned in the song "Life Is a Rock But the Radio Rolled Me" by Reunion.
- He had six children: daughter Blueagle (born February 20, 1972) with Carla McHenry, daughter Tina Rose and son Teddy Jack, with McCreary, daughters Sugaree Noel (b. October 9, 1982), Coco (b. January 19, 1986) and Honey (b. April 29, 1990), with Constantine.
- His 1970 track "A Song for You" has been covered by more than 200 artists.
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