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The Master of Time and Space

Carney, Tightrope, A Song For You plus so many more Instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, mentor Claude Russell Bridges — Leon Russell (1942-2016) One of Oklahoma’s finest One of America’s finest His voice the perfect blend of annoying nasal-rub, blues-massage, sandpaper over soul and bleeding-emotion-on-steroids As Hank Wilson he simply put an exclamation point on “America’s music” — Country Music to hate Music to love either way music indisputably raw Tradition says, “Rest in Peace” I say, “Blow their minds, wherever you are.”

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Paloma P

Date: 11/16/2016 6:23:00 AM

Nice tribute in your own uniquely forthcoming style.

Jan Allison

Date: 11/15/2016 7:06:00 PM

I've seen EJ twice he is awesome in concert:-) hugs jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 11/13/2016 6:59:00 PM

Great minds think alike...I wrote a tribute poem for him as well. Great musician.

Lim'Rik Flats
Date: 11/13/2016 7:16:00 PM

Great minds:-)!?! One great poet (you) penned a poetic tribute, one long time fan (me) penned a farewell. I definitely tip my top hat to your lyrical offering!

Jan Allison

Date: 11/13/2016 6:44:00 PM

lovely tribute John:-) hugs Jan xx

Lim'Rik Flats
Date: 11/13/2016 7:13:00 PM

Thanks Jan. Sir Elton considered him a mentor and actually opened for him at one time. I saw both in 1973, separately. Saw EJ last year, here, but missed Leon Russell's small-venue concert less than a mile from my home this spring:-( Huggablues! ~ j