TULSA, Okla. — A new mural of Leon Russell is being painted on the side of the Grooper building near 3rd Street and Frankfort Avenue in downtown Tulsa.
A mural of Russell was originally painted on the side of the building in 2018, and became a popular attraction for Russell's fans and others visiting Tulsa.
WATCH: New mural of Leon Russell added to Grooper building in downtown Tulsa:
In early May, crews were seen painting over the original mural.
This week, artist JEKS, who painted the original mural, was back at the Grooper building adding a new mural.
Russell's 60+ year career included recording 33 albums and 430 songs, while working with many notable artists and creators.
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Russell attended Will Rogers High School in Tulsa. He died at age 74 in Nashville in 2016.
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