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Leon Patillo is a contemporary Christian singer and evangelist, recognized for his impactful music career and motivational speaking, following his tenure as a vocalist with the rock band Santana.
Nashville-based Christian music distributor TAG Artist Group partnered with contemporary gospel music pioneer and former Santana front-man Leon Patillo.
Leon Patillo released several successful albums on the CCM market in the 1980s, transitioning from Maranatha Music! to Myrrh/Word Records.
Leon Patillo released "Brand New" through Sparrow Records in 1987.
Leon Patillo launched his solo career on Maranatha Music! in 1979 with the album “Dance Children Dance”.
Leon Patillo had his own television show on TBN called 'Leon and Friends'.
Patillo founded his own record label, Positive Pop, in the 1990s, and his most recent releases have been on this imprint.
Leon Norman Patillo, born on January 1, 1947, in San Francisco, California, is an American contemporary Christian singer, keyboardist, and evangelist. His early musical career began in the late 1960s with the funk group Creation, later known as Leon’s Creation. This group was signed to Atlantic Records and was stylistically similar to Sly & the Family Stone. During this period, Patillo also collaborated with other notable music acts, including Funkadelic and Martha & the Vandellas, contributing to his diverse musical background.
In 1974, Patillo joined the rock band Santana, contributing to the album “Borboletta.” He briefly departed in 1975 but rejoined in late 1976 to record the “Festival” album. Following his time with Santana, Patillo transitioned to a solo career, focusing on contemporary Christian music (CCM). He released several successful albums throughout the 1980s on labels such as Maranatha Music!, Myrrh, and Word Records. His career during this period included his own television program on TBN, titled “Leon and Friends,” which provided him with a platform to reach a broader audience.
Patillo established his own record label, Positive Pop, in the 1990s, through which he released his more recent music. Beyond his musical endeavors, Patillo held a pastoral role at the Rock House Church, located on the historic Queen Mary in Long Beach, California. In late 2009, he retired from his ministry position to focus on traveling the country and leading seminars, continuing to share his message and experiences.
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