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Leon Redbone Biography

Birth Name:Leon Redbone

Birth Place:Cyprus,

Profession Soundtrack, Actor, Music department

Fast Facts

  • At the 2008 TV Land Awards, he was nominated for Most Memorable SNL Musical Guest
  • Met Bob Dylan at the Mariposa Folk Festival while performing at Toronto area nightclubs
  • Has appeared in and produced music for commercials for such brands as Budweiser and Chevrolet
  • His signature look is a panama hat with dark sunglasses and a bow tie
  • In 1975, he released his first album "On The Track" with Warn Bros․ Records
  • In 1979, he survived a small plane crash in West Virginia
  • Performed several songs at actor Adam Sandler's wedding

Awards

  • 2008TV Land Award-Most Memorable SNL Musical Guest: nominated