If Elton hadn't come along when he did, Leon would have passed on forgotten and broke! Thx Elton. ❤

These kids nowadays don’t know great music. These two men are two of the best. PAY ATTENTION YOUNG CHILDREN.👏👏👏👏

Rock-n- Roll hall of fame, lol. Why not just call it music hall of fame. There's people that shouldn't even be in it but yet they are. Big joke.

When we lost Leon Russel was The day the music died !

Beautiful guitar work layered in by John Mayer on A Song for You.

Tears , john mayers guitar solo also so beautiful.....what an amazing performance.....

i remember seeing leon in moblie alabama with mary his wife great show in the late 70s or early 80s they put on a good concert thanks you leon great memory

I saw Leon in Knoxville twice in the seventies. On both occasions in the middle of it he would get up on the grand piano and stand and play electric guitar. So cool. One of the nights while he was climbing he fell pretty hard onto the stage but got back up, climbed on top of the piano and made his guitar sing for the audience. I saw Sir Elton at the Blaisdell in Honolulu in the 90s with some of his original crew from the 70s. He was briliant. When they made the album The Union I was so happy and then the Hall of Fame. Leon had always been so deservng and Sir Elton showed his true character and unconquerable greatness. Thanks to both for the timeless music they have made. Bravo

The rollicking ending to Burn Down the Mission was definitely a tip of the hat to Leon.

Fabulous

❤ love this soul brother

We saw Leon twice and I have never been as happy and impressed with a performance as Leon Russell.

I had no idea what had happened to Leon Russell. I was lazy in the of one of my idols. Elton John did the job for me. So heart-breeakingly beautiful. Please watch to the end. The one and and only Leon Russell.

Anybody knows the title of the last song in the video.

Big man!!!

I want Elton to do my ulogy.

I didn't know him personally, though, knew he was from same geo areas

No one sounded like Leon Russell

Tears

Legend of legends!

Goose bumps

Excellent thank you

Just watched this again, and after watching so many other sometimes disappointing inductions over the years, this is what they SHOULD be, not only a celebration of the talent, but of the heart. I found myself crying from start to finish, because Leon's music was so much a part of my musical life from the 1950's until today. Then I looked up Elton's birthday and it was the same as mine, March the 25th, the synchronicity of the moment knocking me over like a feather.

Great!!! Brings tears to this old man’s eyes, there is still some humanity, thanks Elton John, you made my day.

I grew up with Leon. I'm 70 now and happy to see Leon made it finally to the hall of fame.

Leon Russell really was one of the greats. Loved his work since I was a kid and all my life. Had a great time dancing while he performed in the Aloha Stadium.

I have loved Leon since the 70’s. 🙏🕊️🙏🕊️🙏🕊️

Leon Russell and Warren Zevon... The two names you know but never knew that influenced all the music you've listened to, by everyone, for decades. From writing to playing to producing, one or the other of them has their finger prints on it. Warren Zevon (whom I'm proud to have called friend) is know for just a handful of songs (to regular music listeners) over the years but, if you look up his personal discography of a dozen albums and then look up his credits on other people's music, it'll blow you away. "Poor, poor, pitiful me" by Linda Rhondstat, he wrote and you should hear his version. I've been listening to Leon Russell for decades and am aware of his influences, I'm glad to see that he got the recognition he deserves. Both of them have passed through time and our lives but they are always with us, every time we turn on our music and let it take us to times and places we've been in our lives. Bless them and their families in every way.

Elton is a class act

Thank god for Elton John, but really Leon Russell was the MAN!!!! I saw him in concert several times in the 70’s and that SOB could absolutely rock the house. He played that damn piano like his fingers were made of wood! Then along came Elton John, and you could see and hear the parallels between the two. They were both equally astounding in concert, and we the people loved every minute that they preformed. Outstanding, and my heart goes out to both artists, they meant so much to all of us. Thank you both!

I met him after a concert. He was so kind !! What a treat.

Love makes the world go 'round.

Elton John good man, God bless you.

Before Disney Worlf set up shop in Florida we had a theme park in Fort Lauderdale called Pirates World. Saw him there. A unique artist no doubt. 🎉

2011 how appropriate. To quote Leon Russell , " Welcome to Hollywood!"

Legendary Leon Russell my all time favorite, saw him many times

The M.O.S.T. period!

Bless both of their hearts! Icons they are, love your music forever!!!!❤

I love you Leon Russell

Satanist love their awards

2nd best hof speech. 1st is blah blah blah ..blah blah blah...lol thank you elton and thank you leon

Incredible. I had heard of his songs, owned a couple albums, but had absolutely no idea how much he was involved in.

For all you fans, track down A Poem Is A Naked Person. It was a documentary done in the early 70s of this special artist and national treasure

LEON RUSSELL GAVE HIS GIFTS TO SO MANY, AND MADE SO MANY GOOD ARTISTS SOUND GREAT! HIS LOVE OF ROOTS MUSIC LIKE GOSPEL, RIGHT THERE TO THE END. DELANEY, BONNEI AND FREINDS WAS MY FIRST KNOWLEDGE OF LEON RUSSELL TOO.

The thumbnail looks like my aunt and uncle that I avoid at family reunions

what a leg

He was the first person to sign Willie Nelson's Guitar.

Elton, you're such a special dude. I was really moved by your words. Lifelong fan of both yourself & Leon. x

WOW !!!!! WHAT AN AMAZING CAREER LEON RUSSELL HAD !!!!!

It was the summer of 2012 ..We were ina small Rice farming town in South Texas-ElCampo Tx to be exact and at the small venue/club- Greek Brothers… Leon’s your bus pulls up bout 9pm . Leon came in and Tore it up got 2 hours and everyone was smiles & happy bc we knew that was a Historical event… God rest in peace Leon… we love you ❤and thank you for all the memories and music