SCAD Savannah Film Festival: Legendary pianist, recent Savannah resident Chuck Leavell screens documentary about his life

One of the greatest pianists in rock n’ roll history is now a proud Savannah resident.

Chuck Leavell and his wife, Rose Lane, recently bought a home in Savannah where they have been dividing their time with their tree farm, Charlane Plantation, in Macon.

For Leavell, being a citizen of his adopted city makes it all the more special that a documentary about his life, “Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man,” has been accepted into the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, with a virtual screening, followed by a Q&A with Leavell and director Allen Farst, on Saturday.

Leavell has a prestigious 40 year career in music that includes being a former member of The Allman Brothers Band (where he notably played piano on the classic songs “Jessica” and “Ramblin’ Man”), playing with Eric Clapton on his incomparable “Unplugged” album, and, since 1982, being the “sixth member” of The Rolling Stones as their keyboardist and musical director. It would be impossible to list all his many other musical collaborations and accomplishments here. CLICK FOR MORE