Leon grew up in Motown (Detroit) and cut his musical teeth at age 18 by learning songs by Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and Santana. He began performing professionally with numerous groups in the Midwest and the South, while also giving guitar lessons to aspiring players. Since then he's played on a variety of recording sessions with songwriters John Glover and James Dean ("What Becomes of the Broken Hearted", "You Don't Have To Be Star") and other Detroit-based talents.

Leon has had several original songs recorded and produced by Don Was (producer for The Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt, Bob Dylan). Leon's band has shared the stage with groups such as Berlin and Leon Russell. Most recently, Leon has performed at various clubs around L.A. and Orange County with Ironhorse Exchange and Hot Pocket.