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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.
Oct 27, 2020 · Leon Wilkeson was a member of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, but he survived a plane crash that killed their lead singer and guitarist in 1977. He faced many health issues and died of natural causes in 2001 at age 49.
Jul 28, 2001 · Leon Wilkeson, who survived the 1977 plane crash that killed three band members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, passed away of natural causes in 2001. He was a friend and former bandmate of Ronnie Van Zant, the founding singer of the legendary Southern rock group.
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Jul 30, 2001 · Leon Wilkeson, founding member and bass player of Lynyrd Skynyrd, died in 2001 at age forty-nine. The band, known for Southern Rock hits like "Free Bird" and "Sweet Home Alabama", faced legal and lineup challenges after his death.
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.
Jul 30, 2001 · Leon Wilkeson, a founding member of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, died in 2001 of natural causes. He survived a 1977 plane crash that killed the band's frontman and two other members.
Jul 29, 2001 · Leon Wilkeson, bass guitarist of the vital Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died. He was 49. Wilkeson died in his sleep Friday, according to a spokesman for the band’s record company.
