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Leon Russell Wilkeson [1] (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 · He was only 49 years old. As reported by Rolling Stone , Wilkeson was buried at the Evergreen Cemetery in Jacksonville. His family requested supporters to make contributions to the Musician's Assistance Program instead of giving flowers.
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Oct 27, 2020 · A medical examiner subsequently ruled that Wilkeson suffered from chronic lung and liver disease and died of natural causes at the age of 49, per Billboard. According to Rolling Stone, Wilkeson was among the most severely injured in the Skynyrd plane crash.
Aug 10, 2024 · Wilkeson, who died in 2001 at age 49, favored Gibson Thunderbirds and Fender Jazz Basses, making it likely that one, or both, figured on Street Survivors.
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 30, 2001 · Lynyrd Skynyrd bass player Leon Wilkeson died in his sleep on July 28th in a Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida hotel room, where he was taking a break from the group’s current tour; he was forty-nine...
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Mar 9, 2023 · Bassist Leon Wilkeson was among the most severely injured in the Skynyrd plane crash. Reports indicated he suffered massive internal injuries, dislodged teeth, and a broken left arm and leg. He lost a tremendous amount of blood, and his heart stopped twice on the operating table.
