Leon Russell

This list may arrive as a kind of affirmation, if you were a huge fan. More likely, however, is that you never knew Leon Russell wrote so many great songs.

News of the death of Leon Russell has prompted an outpouring of public affection for the veteran songwriter and recording artist.

Musician and songwriter Leon Russell died in his sleep at the age of 74, according to a post on his official Facebook page.

A series of upcoming tour dates will be postponed during Leon Russell's recovery.

A documentary on Elton John and Leon Russell will premiere on HBO very soon.  The documentary will be titled 'Union', the same as their recent collaborative album.  It airs for the first time on February 2nd, 2012.

Tonight (3/14/11), the new class will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. Finally, Neil Diamond gets in. He should have been in a long time ago, based on just his songwriting. Not to mention a history of sold out, electrifying shows throughout the years, and a string of chart hits dating from 1965 to the present.

For the first time in 29 years, Elton John will be on Saturday Night Live.  He is scheduled to host the show in fact....on April 2nd. Elton is even agreeing to be in a few of the comedic skits on the show, which should be really inventive...