Chuck Leavell: podcast appearances and interviews

Charles Alfred Leavell, born on April 28, 1952, is an American musician known for his work as a keyboardist and musical director. He was a member of the Allman Brothers Band during their peak in the 1970s. Following his time with the Allman Brothers Band, he became a founding member of the band Sea Level. Since 1982, Leavell has served as the principal touring keyboardist and musical director for the Rolling Stones. He has contributed to the band's studio recordings on every album released since 1983, with exceptions including Bridges to Babylon in 1997 and Hackney Diamonds in 2023. In addition to his work with the Rolling Stones, Leavell has collaborated as a session musician with notable artists such as Eric Clapton, George Harrison, David Gilmour, Gov't Mule, Train, John Mayer, and Widespread Panic.