If you remember Leon Russell, then you remember a certain era. Even-handed author Bill Janovitz takes us back.

This gravelly marvel of a singer, Leon Russell leaves us as the consummate musician – and a never-ebbing rebel.

Released this week in 2010, Elton John and Leon Russell’s fiesty collaboration ‘The Union’ is an often-loud record with its share of quiet truths.

‘The Wrecking Crew’ is an intriguing look at the typically anonymous musicians who helped complete so many hits of the Baby Boomer era.

Leon Russell makes a bold return to “Big Lips,” and uncovers something randier, rawer and all together rascally along the way.