McCartney Times

Over the course of his career, which began in his teens, Russell wrote enduring classics like “A Song for You,” “Superstar” and “Delta Lady,” served as part of the legendary “Wrecking Crew” collective of session musicians, collaborated with artists like George Harrison and Joe Cocker, released his own solo records and was inducted into the Rock and Roll and Songwriter Halls of Fame.During the two-and-a-half hour service, friends—often through tears—sang and shared memories of Russell as a mentor and a musician without peer as well as a devoted family man who adored his wife and children.

Source: Friends, family celebrate Leon Russell