Leon Redbone

Musician, songwriter, arranger, producer (1949-2019)

Born: 26 August 1949
Nicosia
Died: 30 May 2019
New Hope
Country: Cyprus
Active: 1975–2016
Record labels: Warner Bros. Records, Atco Records, Rounder Records, Blue Thumb Records, Sugar Hill Records
Discography: 20 albums

Biography

Leon Redbone was a jazz musician who played guitar, harmonica and voice. Leon Redbone was born on 26 August 1949 in Nicosia and died on 30 May 2019 in New Hope. The music is usually filed under jazz, blues and ragtime. Record labels: Warner Bros. Records, Atco Records, Rounder Records and Blue Thumb Records. The discography here lists 20 albums, from “On the Track” (1975) to “The Most Peculiar Tune (live)” (2023).

Leon Redbone (born Dickran Gobalian; August 26, 1949 – May 30, 2019) was a singer-songwriter and musician specializing in jazz, blues, and Tin Pan Alley classics. Recognized by his hat (often a Panama), dark sunglasses, and black tie, he was born in Cyprus of Armenian ancestry and first appeared on stage in Toronto, Canada, in the early 1970s. He also appeared on film and television in acting and voice-over roles. In concert, Redbone often employed comedy and demonstrated his guitar-playing skill. His recurrent gags involved the influence of alcohol and claims he had written works originating well before he was born. He favored music of the Tin Pan Alley era, circa 1890–1910. He sang the theme to the 1980s television series Mr. Belvedere, and released 18 albums.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

On the Track 1975

Double Time 1977

Champagne Charlie 1978

From Branch to Branch 1981

Mystery Man 1982

Red to Blue 1985

No Regrets 1988

Christmas Island 1989

Sugar 1990

Live! 1991 · Live

Up a Lazy River 1992

Leon Redbone Live! 1994 · Live

Whistling in the Wind 1994

Live and Kickin’ 1999 · Live

Any Time 2001

Live at the Olympia Theater 2005 · Live

Flying By 2014

Strings and Jokes (live in Bremen 1977) 2018 · Live

The Most Peculiar Tune (live) 2023 · Live

Live and Kickin' · Live

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Leon Redbone play?

Leon Redbone is known for playing guitar, harmonica and voice.

When and where was Leon Redbone born?

Leon Redbone was born 26 August 1949 in Nicosia.

What are Leon Redbone's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include On the Track (1975), Double Time (1977), Champagne Charlie (1978), From Branch to Branch (1981) and Mystery Man (1982).

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