His family announced his death viaa statement on his website.
Redbone rose to fame in the 1970s despite his predilection for an older, largely out-of-favor style of music.
Over the course of his career, Redbone released 13 studio albums and five live albums.
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He was perhaps best known to audiences for his work in film and television.
Redbone sang the theme songs forMr.
BelvedereandHarry and the Hendersons.
Redbone officially retired from touring in 2015, citing unspecified health concerns.
The rest of the official statement about Redbones death is full of the artists signature whimsy and offbeat humor.
Thank you… and good evening everybody.
Redbone rose to professional notice on the folk festival circuit in Toronto in the 1970s.
Another folk singer, Bob Dylan, was particularly intrigued by Redbones inscrutable nature.
Leon interests me, Dylan said ina 1974Rolling Stoneinterview.
But you gotta see him.
He does old Jimmie Rodgers, then turns around and does a Robert Johnson.
Redbone had a wide range of famous fans, including Jack White and Bonnie Raitt.
The singer released his debut album,On the Track, in 1975.
He continued to gain traction throughout the decade, making two appearances onSNLduring its debut season in 1975.
A2007 interview with theToronto Starperhaps sums up his mystique.
Very little of my life goes into my music, Redbone said.
Ive never considered myself the proper focus of attention.
