About
American musician and guitarist known for his work with Tom Petty. He also became a founder and lead guitarist of the southern rock band Mudcrutch in 1970, but has also played guitar and bass for other bands throughout his career. He died in 2023 at the age of seventy.
Before Fame
While living in Florida, he met Tom Petty in high school. In the early days of their band, they would perform at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
Trivia
He publicly performed with musicians such as Johnny Rivers, Martha Reeves, Big Mama Thornton, and The Beach Boys.
Family Life
His brother was Bernie Leadon, who was a banjoist for The Eagles. He is one of ten siblings, and his entire family was very musical.
Associated With
He was joined by Mike Campbell in Mudcrutch.
