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(Left) Leon, standing
in back playing guitar 1968 in Viet Nam.
Leon Everette began his
career while serving in the United States Navy, where he learned to play
guitar in his spare time. On a whim, Leon entered a Navy sponsored
talent show and won. Excited with his win, and feeding off the energy of
the crowd, Leon wanted to do it again. In 1972, he entered another
talent contest in Greenville, South Carolina. Out of the 601
competitors, Leon Everette won again. That was the beginning of a long
successful career.
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Leon, performing at
the "Legends and Memories" Tour
South Carolina native,
Leon Everette, was part of the “Legends and Memories” concert tour at
Greenville’s Carolina First Center. Growing up in Ward, South Carolina,
Leon certainly was no stranger to country music. In fact, his favorite
country singer was Narvel Felts, who is also a featured act on the
“Legends and Memories” tour. It is clear that Leon was thrilled to
perform with the man he idolized as a child.
Leon was signed with RCA
records from 1980-1985 bringing to the music charts eleven straight top
ten albums. Two of those records went to number one on the country music
charts. His most noted moment of success came in 1981 when he received
the Best New Male Vocalist award for his hit single, “Hurricane”; a song
which also gave Leon his nickname. Known for his dynamic stage
performance, Leon brings energy and excitement to the stage with each
song he sings. First, Jesus, then the thrill of performing for a crowd
is what Leon Everette loves most. |
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“Legends and Memories”:
Left -JD Michael (promoter), Percy
Sledge, Ronnie Dove, Sheila (promoter), Narvel Felts and Leon Everette |
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Michael Combs & Leon
Everette perform at the 2010 Boston Tea Party |
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Michael Combs, Sheriff
Richard Mack & Leon Everette at the 2010 Boston Tea Party |
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