Leon Rubenhold’s musical experiences range from being lead guitarist for R&B legends
Wilson Pickett, Bobby Womack and David Ruffin to writing tunes for soundtracks,
artists and bands. Born in London England, and raised in Los Angeles California, he got an early start in music at age 17 recording two albums for ABC Bluesway with “The Outlaws Blues Band" produced by the late great Jazz producer Bob Thiele.The tune,“Deep Gully” from the second album was sampled by the rap groups De La soul and Cypress Hill.
Following Freelancing on the blues circuit playing with such notables as John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Reed, George "Harmonica" Smith, Leon formed another original band with good friend Ira Ingber with Little Feat leader, Lowell George producing.
Following that Leon worked with Motown songwriter/producer Deke Richards(Corporation) they wrote and recorded together for the Four Tops, Marin Jahan (Flashdance) and TV/movie soundtracks.
Leon’s tune “Down In Roswell” a song about the crashed UFO incident caught the ear of movie producer Paul Davids and was picked up for the title track of the 2-part video package he was producing on the subject. Paul Davids asked Leon to contribute material for two other projects: a documentary called “Timothy Leary ’s Dead,” and one song for his film called “Starry Night” about Vincent Van Gogh.
Log onto Leon's website www.lenrubenhold.com and check out his self titled CD,
“Leon Rubenhold A Close Circle of Friends” www.CDBaby.com/Rubenhold, iTunes
Also www.myspace.com/leonrubenhold or google him for much more info.
