Leon Russell Wilkeson (April 2, 1952 – July 27, 2001) was an American musician. He was the bassist of the southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd from 1972...

in 1973. By then, they had settled on a lineup that included bassist Leon Wilkeson, keyboardist Billy Powell, and guitarist Ed King. Burns left and was...

longtime bassist Leon Wilkeson died in his sleep of natural causes. He was replaced by Ean Evans, who had earlier substituted for Wilkeson at several shows...

Wilkeson can refer to: Frank Wilkeson, American journalist and explorer Wilkeson, Washington a town in the US named for his father Leon Wilkeson, the bass...

included two other surviving members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Billy Powell and Leon Wilkeson. The band wished to develop their own sound rather than being regarded...

better known as Big Van Vader Leon Wilkeson (1952–2001), American bassist, member of the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd Leon Norman Williams (1914–1999), British...

included two Skynyrd bandmates – keyboardist Billy Powell and bassist Leon Wilkeson – along with lead singer Jimmy Dougherty, drummer Derek Hess, and guitarists...

to settle in Jacksonville, Florida. In elementary school, Powell met Leon Wilkeson, who became a lifelong friend and the bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd. Powell...

from 2001 until his death. He joined the band following the death of Leon Wilkeson. Evans was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He moved to Columbus...

Hence it features Greg Walker, Rickey Medlocke, and Ed King in place of Leon Wilkeson, Artimus Pyle, and Steve Gaines. Street Survivors was a showcase for...

Rossington - guitars Additional Musicians Greg Walker - bass (4,7) Leon Wilkeson - bass (5,6) Ricky Medlocke - drums, background vocals (4,7) Bob Burns...

Din, later renamed Crabgrass. Keyboardist Billy Powell and bassist Leon Wilkeson worked with Christian-rock band Vision for several years before re-joining...

bassist Leon Wilkeson left the band that Van Zant took King up on his offer and asked him to join Skynyrd as the band's new bassist. Wilkeson soon regretted...

band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Released in 1999, it is the last album to feature Leon Wilkeson before his death in 2001. All tracks are written by Rickey Medlocke...

track was recorded with guide lead vocals, Ed King's lead guitar, Leon Wilkeson's bass, and Bob Burns' drums. The final lead vocals from Van Zant, along...

was immutable and absolutely no improvisation was allowed. Bassist Leon Wilkeson left the band a few months before the album's recording sessions. Ex-Strawberry...

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15-17); backing vocals (2*, 6, 11, 12) Larry Junstrom – bass (2*) Leon Wilkeson – bass (3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 14); backing vocals (3) Rickey Medlocke – drums...

reunited for the tour. Original members Gary Rossington, Billy Powell and Leon Wilkeson were joined by Ed King (original member who had left the band in 1975)...

backing vocals, bass on "I Need You" and "Don't Ask Me No Questions" Leon Wilkeson – bass (all tracks except "I Need You" and "Don't Ask Me No Questions")...

Steve Gaines with Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1977 (from left to right): Leon Wilkeson, Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Steve Gaines, Artimus Pyle...

2009. "Still Unbroken" was written after the death of original bassist Leon Wilkeson in 2001. It was the theme song of WWE’s Breaking Point PPV event and...

fingernails on them. Paxman designed cases specifically for the Fenderbirds. Leon Wilkeson, bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd, played several Thunderbirds and a Fenderbird...

album recorded by the band following the death of original bassist Leon Wilkeson, who appears on two songs, "The Way" and "Lucky Man", and the song "Mad...

Nashville. They played an instrumental version of "Free Bird". Bassist Leon Wilkeson watched from the wings because he was still unable to play. Following...

Powell – piano "Roosevelt Gook" (Producer Al Kooper) – organ, Mellotron Leon Wilkeson – bass Steve Gaines – guitars Artimus Pyle – drums The song has sold...

Burns with Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1973 (from left to right): Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, Leon Wilkeson, Ronnie Van Zant, Billy Powell, Burns and Ed King....

vocals Gary Rossington - guitar Ed King - guitar Randall Hall - guitar Leon Wilkeson - bass Billy Powell - keyboard, piano Artimus Pyle - drums and percussion...

Lead vocals Gary Rossington – Guitar Billy Powell – Keyboards, piano Leon Wilkeson – Bass, background vocals - (credited, but does not appear on the album)...

"Saturday Night Special" (King, Van Zant) – 5:30 "Travelin' Man" (Van Zant, Leon Wilkeson) – 4:08 "Whiskey Rock-a-Roller" (King, Billy Powell, Van Zant) – 4:14...