The Unsolved Murder of Lynyrd Skynyrd Bassist Leon Wilkeson - Hardcover

Dale Bowman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0976987910 ISBN 13: 9780976987918

Publisher: Jaguar Publsihing, 2005

Synopsis

In 2001, Leon Russell Wilkeson, also known as “The Mad Hatter of Southern Rock”, and the bass guitarist of the band Lynyrd Skynyrd, was found dead in Ponte Verde Beach, Florida. While declared an accidental death, many friends who knew Leon personally, including his personal manager, Dale Bowman, question many of the strange unexplained events surrounding the mystery of his death. This book is the true story of Dale Bowman’s relationship with Leon Wilkeson as his manager and friend, and gives a behind the scenes glimpse of life on tour with the band, Lynyrd Skynyrd. Experience the truth of a normal man swept into the whirlwind of Southern rock and roll, as he travels along with the group in the tour bus, at the concerts, and in the many hotels and locations. Meet the true Leon Wilkeson, a supremely talented man with a unique sense of humor, and a kind soul. Discover the depth of their friendship, as Dale and Leon work their way through the many twists, turns, dips, and high points of a rock star’s life, and still come out smiling. Then learn the starting details surrounding the tragedy of his demise. When the facts of Leon Wilkeson’ s death become apparent, there are many reasons to question what really happened to the popular bass guitarist. This book lays out the strange facts about the death, Leon’s strange behavior before that day, and the puzzling notes left by Leon predicting his own demise. Consider the facts, the history, and the life of Leon Wilkeson as experienced thorough one of his closest friends, Dale Bowman. Draw your own conclusions from the facts, and the truth may shock you.

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About the Author

Dale Bowman first met Leon Wilkeson in 1995, and became his close personal friend from that day forward, and then eventually also became his personal manager. He traveled with Leon through three tours with the band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and as a result, acquired a first hand perspective of Leon’s life on tour with the group. Leon and Dale were friends in life, as well as in business. Dale is a Jacksonville, Florida native, where he currently resides with his wife and two sons. The Unsolved Murder of Lynyrd Skynyrd Bassist Leon Wilkeson is his first novel, and is his attempt to shine the light of truth on the reality of his friend’s death.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jaguar Publsihing
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0976987910
• ISBN 13: 9780976987918
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 256