Get the Summary of Bill Janovitz's Leon Russell in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Leon Russell's journey from a young pianist in Tulsa to a rock icon is a tale of talent, transformation, and tenacity. Born Claude Russell Bridges in 1942, he faced early challenges, including a birth injury that affected his piano style. His musical influences ranged from classical to R&B, and his early bands played in the vibrant Tulsa and LA scenes...