Superstar In A Masquerade -

Superstar in a Masquerade by William Sargent, is an 800 page bio-pedia about Tulsa legends, Leon Russell, JJ Cale and David Gates. It tells the story of 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 throughout his his seven-decade career. He was called the “Rainbow Minister & Ringleader” for the Hippie Generation. Although most people can say they never heard of him, few can say they’ve never heard him. 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.”

Superstar In A Masquerade is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.