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Rocker Leon Russell, who sang, wrote and produced, dies at 74

Published  November 13, 2016 1:22pm EST
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Leon Russell, who sang, wrote and produced some of rock `n' roll's top records, has died. He was 74.

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