Twin Cities Music Highlights

Leon Russell: 1971

Leon Russell, July 30, 1971, Minneapolis Auditorium.

Paul Strickland recalls that “the great Freddie King was the opening act. He had just signed a deal with Shelter, also Leon’s label, and they were touring together.”  Johnny Hanson called King’s a “blistering set.”

Courtesy Paul Strickland

 

Photo by Denny Schwartz