William Sargent's new book "Superstar in a Masquerade" focuses on Leon Russell and is a compilation of short biographies highlighting stars of rock and roll's golden age
Recent release "Superstar in a Masquerade" from Page Publishing author William Sargent is a fascinating biography celebrating the life and work of Grammy Award-winning musician Claude Russell Bridges, better known as Tulsa's mayor of rock and roll, Leon Russell, and the interwoven careers of fellow Oklahoma music legends David Gates and J. J. Cale. Together, they formed the Tulsa Trinity that rolled west to California and created a massive body of music spanning six decades.
CANASTOTA, N.Y., Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- William Sargent, a lifelong music buff whose passion for record collecting led him to invent the Groovmaster Label Saver, a vinyl cleaning aid that protects record labels from getting wet while cleaning with liquid solutions, has completed his new book "Superstar in a Masquerade": a comprehensive guide to the myriad luminaries who contributed their own unique sounds to American rock and roll in the twentieth century.
"Superstar in a Masquerade" tells the story about Leon Russell, an award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, who was born with cerebral palsy, and learned to master the piano. He became an in-demand session man in Hollywood, contributing to thousands of songs by hundreds of artists, during his seven-decade career. He was called the "Rainbow Minister & Ringleader" for the Hippie Generation, and although most people can say they never heard of him, few can say they've never heard him. As an émigré from Oklahoma to California, he invited David Gates and J. J. Cale to join him in the music mecca known as Tinseltown, where the Tulsa Trio made untold contributions to America's popular music. Read about over five hundred artists, and their songs that Leon, David, and J. J. helped create, as well as…
When seventeen-year-old Leon replaced Jerry Lee Lewis on stage in 1959.
How Frank Sinatra caused Leon to let his hair grow.
How J. J. Cale played a role in the formation of the band Bread.
How Leon saved Joe Cocker's career and created Willie Nelson's famous image.
When Elton John was Leon's opening act on tour.
Why DC Comics sued Leon's record label for $2 million.
When David Gates's band backed Chuck Berry on stage in 1961.
When Leon brazenly threw the "F-bomb" at Phil Spector.
When Leon called organized Christianity the single most harmful force in history.
What Broadway song Leon borrowed from for "This Masquerade."
Published by Page Publishing, William Sargent's engrossing book is a must-read for avid Sixties-era Rock and Roll fans.
Readers who wish to experience this engaging work can purchase "Superstar in a Masquerade" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
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