Age, Biography and Wiki
Leon Hughes (Leon Hughes Snr.) was born on 6 May, 1932 in Dallas, Texas, United States, is a Singer. Discover Leon Hughes's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 91 years old?
| Popular As |
Leon Hughes Snr. |
| Occupation |
Singer |
| Age |
90 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
6 May, 1932 |
| Birthday |
6 May |
| Birthplace |
Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Date of death |
March 01, 2023 |
| Died Place |
Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States |
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Leon Hughes Height, Weight & Measurements
At 90 years old, Leon Hughes height not available right now. We will update Leon Hughes's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Leon Hughes Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Leon Hughes worth at the age of 90 years old? Leon Hughes’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer. He is from United States. We have estimated
Leon Hughes's net worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
Singer |
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Timeline
In 2014, Leon Hughes was honored Inducted into the Doo Wop Music Hall Of Fame in Hollywood California. Leon was given a Recognition for his over 60 years in entertainment by The Mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti. In addition, he was also given a Certificate of Recognition for his outstanding contributions in entertainment from the U. S. Congress. This honor was presented to him by U.S. Congress Representative Maxine Waters (D, CA.) at the Doo Wop Music Hall Of Fame event on April 6, 2014.
With Carl Gardner's death on June 12, 2011, Leon Hughes is now the last surviving member of the original Coasters.
Leon has received numerous accolades for his 67 years in entertainment. He received the Rhythm and Blues Pioneer Award in 1994.
In the 1970s, he recorded with several Coasters groups. In 1975, recorded with "The Coasters Two Plus Two" for Chelan Records. The record "Searchin' 75" b/w "Young Blood" stated that these recordings were from the album called "Reunion." In 1976, he recorded an album with "The World Famous Coasters" which included Will "Dub" Jones. This album was released on American International Records (In Europe on DJM). In 1998, a CD called "Leon Hughes: One Of The First Original Coasters" was released on Oldie CD, and a VHS tape called "The Coasters: Tribute To Their Greatest Hits" was released. Hughes still performs with a Coasters group, sometimes as "Leon Hughes and his Original Coasters." He also has done some performances with a Hollywood Flames group.
After leaving The Coasters, he teamed with Bobby Nunn to record as The Dukes in 1959 for Flip Records. "Looking For You" b/w "Groceries, Sir" (Flip #343), and "I Love You" b/w "Leap Year Cha Cha" (Flip #344) were the singles released.
Leon Hughes is an original member of The Coasters (Bobby Nunn, Carl Gardner, and Billy Guy). He recorded with the original group line-up until 1958. His tenor voice is heard on many of the group's hits, including "Down in Mexico", "Searchin", and "Young Blood". The group's national debut happened in 1957, when the group appeared on NBC-TV's The Tonight Show. Both of these hits were National Top 10 Hits and the Top R&B Hits of 1957. He also appeared on Dick Clark's popular new national show American Bandstand. He had been working at a car wash when Bobby Nunn had recommended him as second tenor for The Coasters. He was replaced after 1957 by Cornel Gunter. Leon's career with the Original Coasters can be seen on the groups timeline at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum.
Leon was an original member of the Lamplighters during 1952–53 (together with Mathew Nelson and Willie Ray Rockwell). Hughes left the Lamplighters before they recorded with new lead Al Frazier. Before joining The Coasters, Leon had been a member of doo wop groups The Hollywood Flames. In 1956, he recorded with The Celebritys which included his brother Elder O'Neal. That same year, he also recorded on his own label Leoneal Records with The Signals which included his sister Shirley Hughes and brothers Elder O'Neal and Bernard Mc Cants. Leon also recorded a single as "Leoneal and Janet" (backup vocals by The Signals).
Leon Hughes, Sr. (born Leon Hughes, May 6, 1930 in Dallas, Texas, and raised in Los Angeles County, California) is an American rhythm and blues singer. He is the last surviving original member of The Coasters.
