Leon Redbone Musical artist

Leon Redbone (born Dickran Gobalian, August 26, 1949) is a singer and guitarist specializing in interpretations of early 20th-century music, including jazz and blues standards and Tin Pan Alley classics.Recognized for his trademark Panama hat, dark sunglasses, and black tie, Redbone first appeared on stage in Toronto, Canada in the mid-1970s.Redbone has released approximately fifteen albums and earned a sizable cult following. His concerts blend performance, comedy, and skilled instrumentals. Recurrent gags involve the influence of alcohol and claiming to have written works originating well before his time. He sang the theme to the television series Mr. Belvedere.

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Leon Redbone
Alias (AKA)
Gobalian Dickran
Leon Redbone
Birth dateAugust 26, 1949

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Musical artist

Career started1975
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Blues
Jazz
Ragtime
Vaudeville
record label
Blue Thumb Records
Warner Bros. Records
Rounder Records
August Records
Emerald City Records

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External resources

  1. http://www.leonredbone.com