Leon Wilkeson

Leon Wilkeson
Wilkeson in 1977
Background information
Birth nameLeon Russell Wilkeson
Born(1952-04-02)April 2, 1952
Newport, Rhode Island, U.S.
DiedJuly 27, 2001(2001-07-27) (aged 49)
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, U.S.
GenresSouthern rock
OccupationBassist
Years active1966–2001
Formerly ofLynyrd Skynyrd

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 until his death in 2001.

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