Soul singer Leon Bridges - born Todd Michael Bridges on July 13, 1989, in
Atlanta, Georgia - made a name for himself performing in a style which went out
of vogue over a decade before he was born. His music was a throwback to the
1960s sounds of soul artists such as Sam Cooke and Otis Redding, an influence he
reinforced by dressing in period style vintage clothing in his videos and stage
performances. His songwriting echoes the glory years of Stax Records. Leon
Bridges’ 2015 album Coming Home produced the Number 1 Adult Alternative Airplay
single “Smooth Sailin’” and reached Numb...