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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.
Dec 30, 2021 · Leon Wilkeson was the bassist of Lynyrd Skynyrd and survived the 1977 plane crash that killed three band members. He died of natural causes in 2001, but some suspect foul play. Read the autopsy report and the book by his friend and manager.
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Oct 27, 2020 · Leon Wilkeson was the bassist of Lynyrd Skynyrd, a Southern rock band that survived a tragic plane crash in 1977. He suffered severe injuries, nerve damage and infections, and died of natural causes in 2001 at age 49.
Jul 30, 2001 · Leon Wilkeson, founding member and bass player of Lynyrd Skynyrd, died in 2001 at age forty-nine. The band, known for hits like \"Free Bird\" and \"Sweet Home Alabama\", faced legal and lineup challenges after his death.
Jul 28, 2001 · Leon Wilkeson, 49-year-old bassist for the legendary band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died of natural causes, according to Judy Van Zant Jenness, widow of the Jacksonville band's founding member....
Jul 29, 2001 · July 29, 2001 12 AM PT. TIMES STAFF WRITER. Leon Wilkeson, bass guitarist of the vital Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died. He was 49. Wilkeson died in his sleep Friday, according...
Jul 31, 2001 · Leon Wilkeson, bassist with the 1970's rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, was found dead on Friday in a hotel room in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. He was 49. He had chronic liver and lung disease and...
