Leon Haywood

Leon Haywood was born on February 11, 1942. He was an American vocalist and keyboardist known for his work in soul and funk music. Haywood gained recognition for his smooth vocal style and his skills on the keyboard, contributing to the development of R&B and funk sounds during his career. He is noted for the song "It's Got to be Mellow." Throughout his career, Haywood was active primarily in the United States and was influential in the music scene from the 1960s onward.