Leon Haywood

1942–2016 (age 74)

singer-songwriter

Biography

Leon Haywood fused soul, funk, and R&B into a sound both sleek and heartfelt, writing and recording tracks whose grooves still ripple through today's playlists.

He encouraged young musicians to honor tradition while daring to innovate, collaborated with peers across generations, and his contributions are forever celebrated at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

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