Leon was an incredible talent, us old timers miss you Leon Redbone

I saw him at a live concert years ago in a small venue. He was a virtuoso guitarist and he just lazily crooned a bunch of old American songbook hits to a mesmerized audience. I first saw him I think it was in 1975 the first year of Saturday Night Live. He might've been the musical guest on their first show. I remember being fascinated by him and I was only 12 at the time. I'd never seen anyone like him and I've never seen anyone like him since then. A true original.

Leon Redbone was the musical equivalent of a flying saucer. You could see him, but nobody really knew where he was from, or had any details about him. He was fascinating and mysterious, all at the same time. Everyone was amazed, but everyone was mystified. Possibly the last "original" musician we will ever have. Whoever you really were sir, I salute you.

No other musician ever came close to his unique voice and style. I still love it in 2020.

One of the coolest guys ever. Didn't pander to the tasteless and brainless public. Played great and timeless music. RIP pal.

Leon....you were a great and unique talent...you will be missed.

R.I.P, Leon. You went out as you lived, with wit and style.

One of the last true gentleman performers with a great gravely voice. Sounds like mint juleps and sunny afternoons. He’ll be missed. ❤️😢✌️

I’m a classical music guy, but Leon Redbone hit all the musical buttons for me. My favourite Christmas album is and always be his Christmas Island. A great artist who was a gift to us all.

Heaven just got a lot cooler. RIP

I dig this guy. I first saw him perform on Saturday Night Live and was mesmerized without really knowing why. The voice, the hat, the glasses, the pose... way too cool.

Leon Redbone was the coolest most laidback musician ever. Love his music!!

Shine on. Thank you for the music and Rest In Peace.

RIP Leon, you expanded my musical world as a teenager and I loved you ever since 💔

I discovered Leon in the sixties,not tired of him yet. RIP Leon, I know you brought your walking stick along.😎

I never heard about him in all of my 79 years … but, WOW‼️

Legend..Absolutely love this guy. Used to play at Seville Quarter in Pensacola Florida. I was 9 then. Would hang at the restaurant after school cause my dad was the Manager, I think, or one of the managers, not sure, Seville Quarter was huge. The Tokens, Swinging Medallions, Leon. They used to eat holiday meals at our house. Legends. We were blessed to have known them all. And boy Leon at a table of people..Ha, thats fun. Same as he was on stage. So much love and respect to Leon! You influenced my world man. Shine on brother.

This guy always sounds as if he has been transported from another era, and how delightful that his music takes us right along!!!

This is who I want to be when I grow up.

I first heard this wonderful mans music in Montreal ... an old boy called Benoit sat in his loft, chain smoking at his huge table listening to Leon Redbone on loop...Whenever we went to visit, Leon was playing and Benoit was sat at his table. Such a vivid beautiful memory. I cant ever listen to it now without seeing Benoit sat at his table :) Lord thank the wonderful musicians of this world, Leon is up there with the best

Saw him in a small church venue accompanied by a pianist absolutely loved it sits in my memory so well.

30th May 2019 - thank you Leon. I hope you were met by those you love on the otherside.

Excellent albums, was great live show 1976. Leon and Tuba only, Leon hummed all the other instruments. Sadly Leon has left us, but he left us with decades of unique music and performances.

I was privileged enough to see you play live three times Leon and believe me sir, so are sadly missed. I know you and God are singing Harvest Moon and Diddy Wa Diddy all the time. Blessings from Kansas!

No one cooler than Leon God bless Leon and everyone

What an original!We were so lucky to have him while we did.

'Love this man. Apparently, he has retired, but I was lucky to see him three times. He signed a CD for my Mom (85) and drew a martini with olive beside his signature! How did he know that was Mom's favourite cocktail? A unique man, with a unique sense of humour, who stayed firmly in the 1920's and 30's and we're glad he did.

Rest In Peace sir, your voice was one of a kind.

Loved this man’s music for many many many years! He is priceless!

Leon Redbone is fantastic. I saw with him with my dad in the late 70s and it was one of the best concerts I have ever seen. He was funny, and so musical, and so cool! He had a backup band of tuba, banjo, violin, clarinet and a small trap drum set and it was blowaway. They don't make 'em like Leon anymore!

I really miss Leon and his coolness wonderful voice. He was one of the coolest. Never be another like Leon Redbone…

I didn't know that Leon Redbone died! Leon the world is a lot sadder place with your passing. I remember purchasing your great album "Double Time" on 8-Track Tape Cartridge during my college years and the very first song I ever heard you do was "Shine On Harvest Moon" from that album. When I heard you sing that song on TV, I went out and purchased the "Double Time" album. You helped to keep alive the great, classic Tin Pan Alley songs of an earlier era in music history. Your wonderful contribution to the world of music will never be forgotten. RIP Leon Redbone. 😢

This man was simply a miracle in the guitar flesh.

Everything about this man is classic. Love love love his music!

Aren't we lucky to be living in this age where we can dial up his music anytime and anyplace?

Look at how at ease he is. Just effortlessly picking the strings. He really does look like he can do this just as well in his sleep.

What a supremely original, talented man. So underrated. Rest well dear sir.

- Leon is a time traveller and brings us with him on a magic trip to the roaring 20's

the coolest guy ever

Such unique, cool, classy singer😉

Two of the coolest guys to ever hit the stage; Leon Redbone and Dr. John

There will never be anyone who brought back ragtime so eloquently. Leon Redbone, you will be missed.

Redbone equaled cool, rhythms of Chicago, and the beautiful baritone voice that he had. Nice sunglasses too.

A private man and unique entertainer. Thanks to his recordings and KZfaq his music won't be forgotten by those of us who appreciated his talents for more than 40 years. REST PEACEFULLY, Leon.

R.I.P. Last of an era. Loss of one very unique individual. Thanks for the memories and music Leon!

RIP, Leon Redbone. One of the most unique and classiest acts of our time. We will not see your kind again :-(

Leon is save for the soul got to see him in concert alot. What a treat

What a voice. There's never been another singer like him and I daresay there won't be again.

Leon is one of the great ones. Let's make sure he is never forgotten! Too cool for words alone.

This artist was a real treasure!

What a unique talent......inventive, oddball in a wonderful way......rest in peace, Leon.

one of the most unique individuals who ever lived, wow, what an interesting guy !!!, no one did it like Leon. love you man,....dave in NC:)

I remember someone (a young man!) telling me that the best show he ever saw was Leon Redbone.

RIP Leon. From the moment I heard you, when I was ten years old, I wanted to sound like you. Your music was truly beautiful.

Got the feeling to listen to this beautiful song again in several years and just realize that he isn't with us anymore. Rest in peace, Leon; and shine on!

One of a kind! I've never heard anyone like Leon. He has quite the range from low to high and I really like it.

So sad to hear of his passing yesterday. A unique voice and quite the character. R.I.P. Leon. Shine on up above.

I had the pleasure and honor of seeing him numerous times at the State University of New York at Buffalo....where we showered love on him. and he kept coming back! this was in the early 70's. he was timeless then and still is. Flow on wherever you are, dear man!

Memories get sweeter as the years pass.

By and large a lost art. Thank goodness for Leon. Superb

Gotta love Leon......no one like him forever. He kept the style , of years past. Thank you Leon!

RIP you old soul, what a truly amazing treasure to music

Had the pleasure of seeing Leon Redbone on 3 different occasions. His antics and banter added so much to the shows. RIP

I love his music, everyone else was listening to rock, and he got me hooked on this great music.

Wow, he had such a laid back and unique style. My condolences to his family and other fans of his work.

We caught Leon Redbone at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, mid 90s. We dropped a few bourbon shots at a bar across the street first, and settled in to a great, unforgettable concert. Redbone was a one off.

Simply exquisite.

You may be gone Leon, but your voice still flows into my ears like a soft summer breeze. Truly a one of a kind performer.

Leon Redbone -the epitome of coolness.

RIP Leon Redbone 5/30/19....you're one of a kind, and we'll miss you.

I first heard him sing 40 years ago. He was one of a kind. RIP.

If you ain't tapping your toes to this, you're dead.

RIP, Leon Redbone aka call yourself anything that suits your fancy. This soulful musician introduced me to the glorious idea that musicians do not have to give a darn about being entertainers. Behave yourselves and goodnight.

Ah, Leon was great. Saw him four or five times, starting with a '82 show in Columbus, Ohio. RIP to the Crooner.

RIP. A legend. Style, wit, charisma, talent.

i don't think it CAN get cooler than mr. redbone!

He single handedly save much old time music

I was introduced to him at the age of 10 by my cool uncle! Miss you unc! RIP Tio

So happy I got to see this guy live.

Have seen him live in concert twice. This guy's a piece of work for sure. First time was in a small club, he was literally right in front of us. Second was at Bethel Woods, the old 69 Woodstock Rock Concert location. Indoors, cool, but not up close. If you ever get the chance, don't miss him.

This is America. Music from the twenties dance era. Truly the greatest.

Love you Leon never forget you! ❤

He,could hold a audience in a Trance!Who,else could do that!!!!!

Saw him live years ago. A fine performer.

The hat, glasses, nose and mustache are all one piece!

I always loved listening to Leon Redbone. The old songs he played were the same stuff that my grandparents played on the old victrola they had and my gramaw.played on the piano with my grampaw on either guitar or harmonica. Influenced me with my harmonica and ukulele playing.

There's cool, and then there's ultra cool Leon. Shine on and thank you for the music.

A one-of-a-kind artist ! R.I.P Leon Redbone

As classic rock lover, I really like this.

RIP Mr. Redbone, you were an original.

RIP sir. Thnx for all the pleasure!

RIP Leon. Your talent was highly underrated.

Sitting here on KZfaq strolling through the music of the 60s and 70s. We can never go back. And now I have the blues. Thank you mister redbone. Greatest cover ever

I learned about Leon because of the looney tunes that used him for the singing frog. Had to find this voice! Blown away the first time seeing him.. Not what I imagined! So perfect now!

As all these comments confirm, Leon Redbone was a much loved entertainer, sadly no longer with us. A true gentleman, of the old school.

Happy Birthday today(August 26) to Leon Redbone. Cheers!

RIP Leon. I bought one of his albums for my 75 year old Mother years ago. She loved it and would dance around to the music..

As always...Leon is the coolest guy in the room...wherever he goes

How cool is Mr. Redbone?! Too cool!

I've been listening to him since "Double Time," in the 70's. None better. I'll never forget finally getting to see him perform on Belmont, Portland OR. By the time we got out to the parking lot he was already there and had setup a bar right there in the parking lot next to his bus! He's just an awesome guy. :)