Why Leon Bridges 60s soul is resonating in 2015
Soul sensation Leon Bridges joins us live in studio q as today's Friday Live Guest.
Soul sensation Leon Bridges joins us live in studio q as today's Friday Live Guest. The singer has been making waves following critically acclaimed performances at this year's SXSW festival.
Bridge's first single, Coming Home, has also received strong acclaim, earning the young artist comparisons to late, great soul legend Sam Cooke. He performs three songs
WEB EXTRA | Short tribute to R&B and soul singer Ben E King
Upon hearing news that R&B and soul singer Ben E King had died, our Friday Live guest Leon Bridges played a bit of Stand Be Me in tribute.
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