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Chuck Leavell Joins Widespread Panic at Red Rocks, June 27, 2025

Chuck Leavell joined Widespread Panic on their first night at Red Rocks, Colorado on June 27 2025. During the first set Chuck sat in with the band on "Climb to Safety", "Fixin' to Die", "Blight" and "Stop Breakin Down". For the second set he joined them on "The Harder They Come", "Mercy", and "Fishwater", closing out the encore with "You Can't Always Get What You Want" and "I'm So Glad". Here are a few videos from the show of Chuck doing what he's best known for - jammin' on the keys: Learn how to play rock and blues piano from one of rock’s greatest. Chuck Leavell, legendary keyboardist for The Rolling Stones, The Allman Bros, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and more.  Join Now and SAVE!!! …

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2024 Holiday Special. 35% discount off an Annual IROCKU Piano Membership Gift Certificate.

Give the gift of music this Holiday Season. Purchase a gift certificate for Chuck Leavell's Rock and Blues piano lessons.   Learn how to play rock and blues piano from one of rock’s greatest. Chuck Leavell, legendary keyboardist for The Rolling Stones, The Allman Bros, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and more.   …

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The US Launch of The Session Man: Nicky Hopkins

In the golden age of Rock and Roll, bands consisted of guitar and drums, until they realized that the piano added harmonic richness and melodic flair. Then along came the legendary pianist, Nicky Hopkins. NICKY contributed on over 250 albums. “Nicky would come up with these little vignettes that were so memorable. Y’know you would hear it and you’d say, ‘WOW. That, that makes that song." Chuck Leavell THE SESSION MAN: NICKY HOPKINS film, which features Chuck, is currently screening in movie theaters across Japan, and will soon be released in the US and the rest of the world. IROCKU is thrilled to support The Session Man's Crowd Funding  to help cover the ongoing marketing, promotion, and distribution of the film. For each contribution of $100 or more, IROCKU will provide an …

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A Night Of Georgia Music, featuring Chuck Leavell, wins Emmy Award

A Night of Georgia Music, featuring internationally renowned violin soloist and Macon native Robert McDuffie, former Allman Brothers Band member and current Rolling Stones keyboardist Chuck Leavell, and R.E.M. founding member and Macon native Mike Mills, won an Emmy Award in the arts/entertainment category at the 49th annual Southeast Regional Emmy Awards ceremony in Atlanta on June 17. The concert showcases some of the most iconic songs to come out of the Peach State. A Night of Georgia Music Interview with Chuck Leavell Learn how to play rock and blues piano from one of rock’s greatest. Chuck Leavell, legendary keyboardist for The Rolling Stones, The Allman Bros, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and more. Join Now and SAVE!!! …

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Rock Camp with Chuck Leavell, November 17th – 20th, 2022

  Chuck will be headlining a live rock camp in NYC on Thursday November 17 thru Sunday Nov 20. The camp will feature ACE FREHLEY, NELS CLINE, CHUCK LEAVELL, SIMON KIRKE AND MORE SURPRISE GUESTS! This BEATLES VS STONES Fantasy Camp is a camp for musicians to take their skills and confidence to the next level, realize their dreams are possible, and create bonds and friendships for life with fellow aspiring musicians. Playing with the camp's counselors and guest star musicians over four days will make YOU a better musician! At this camp, you will select the band you want to join, jam hits from both the Rolling Stones, The Beatles, WILCO, FREE, BAD COMPANY and more - and prove YOUR favorite is the better band at the final night’s showdown at THE CUTTING ROOM! Your choice in band does …

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Piano Webinar with Chuck Leavell

Pre-register for a live webinar with Chuck. In this webinar Chuck will share ideas on how he approaches improvising over blues arrangements.  The webinar is focused on intermediate and advanced players but all levels are welcome.  We are not requiring payment at this time. This is to reserve your spot. Pricing for the webinar will be based on the number of people who pre-register. We will follow up with you on price, date and time. Let us know if you'd like to pre-register: Pre-Register Learn how to play rock and blues piano from one of rock’s greatest. Chuck Leavell, legendary keyboardist for The Rolling Stones, The Allman Bros, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and more. Join Now and SAVE!!! …

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Chuck Leavell Masterclass- Sat. July 18

Interact live with Chuck in this exclusive masterclass. Learn from his years of experience being the musical director for the Rolling Stones and having performed with everyone from Clapton to George Harrison, as well as his career in environmental and conservation work. Directly ask him a question you've always wanted to know! This class is open to musicians and music enthusiasts alike! Ticket price: $200 There are only 20 spots available s0 contact us directly at chuckmasterclass@irocku.com to register for the event. About Chuck: Chuck Leavell’s keyboard work has been heard on the works of Eric Clapton, the Rolling Stones, George Harrison, The Allman Brothers Band, The Black Crowes, Blues Traveler, Train, Martina McBride, John Mayer, David Gilmour and many other prominent …

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Chuck Leavell Performs “Down the Road a Piece” at Q104.3 Studios

Chuck Performs “Down the Road a Piece” at the studios of classic rock station Q104.3. “Down the Road a Piece” was written by Don Raye in 1940. This song has been covered by a myriad of musicians and bands; Chuck Berry, Manfred Mann, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Rolling Stones, Foghat and Bruce Springsteen to name a few. The original lyrics of the song refer to musicians from the Will Bradley trio. In the subsequent cover versions, musicians’ names were usually changed to refer to members of the cover bands. In Chuck’s version he uses the lyrics from one of his life long idols, Jerry Lee Lewis. In the rock and roll history books, Chuck will be credited for being the artist who brought piano improvisation to rock and roll. In this live recording, Chuck throws us a curve ball by improvising …

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Allman Brothers (aka “The Brothers”) Madison Square Garden 3/10/20

"The Brothers" tribute concert to honor 50 years of Allman Brothers music was a true homage to the band's history. For those of us who had the pleasure of joining the band members before the show, the most asked question was "who are going to be the special guests".  There were no special guests. And none were needed. With guitarists Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks out in front; Allman Brothers original member Jaimoe on drums along with Marc Quinones of Widespread Panic and Duane Trucks; Oteil Burbridge on bass; and with pre-Allman band member Reese Wynans on organ and Chuck Leavell on keys, the only person who could have added any more talent to the lineup would have been Dickey Betts. Given the unease and fear of the corona virus, the "The Brothers" played to a sold-out Madison …

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