Leon Redbone Biography
Birth Name: Dickran Gobalian
Born: NULL
Birth Place: Toronto, Canada
Died: NULL
Years Active: 197?-Present
Genres: Vaudevillian, Ragtime, Jazz, Blues
Born: NULL
Birth Place: Toronto, Canada
Died: NULL
Years Active: 197?-Present
Genres: Vaudevillian, Ragtime, Jazz, Blues
Leon Redbone (born Dickran Gobalian, August 26, 1949) is an American 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 bow 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.
Recognized for his trademark Panama hat, dark sunglasses, and bow 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.
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