Despite that setback, Bibb continued to perform, and around 1963–64 he was featured singing on the national TV show, Hootenanny, on The Ed Sullivan Show and performed with Bill Cosby on tours.[7][8] He also provided the soundtrack to Luis Buñuel's 1960 film The Young One.[9] He appeared on an episode of Sesame Street in November 1970.[10] His a cappella vocals blend his classical, spiritual and blues influences.
In 2009, he was made a Member of the Order of British Columbia. At the time of receiving this honour, Bibb was still an active performer.[7]
He died on October 23, 2015.[11] He is the father of the New York-based acousticblues singer/songwriter Eric Bibb,[3] and grandfather of Swedish dancer and performer Rennie Mirro.
Discography
Studio albums
Leon Bibb Sings Folk Songs (Vanguard, 1959)
Tol' My Captain (Vanguard, 1960)
Leon Bibb Sings Love Songs (Vanguard, 1960)
Leon Bibb Sings (Columbia, 1961)
Oh Freedom and Other Spirituals (Washington, 1962)
Cherries & Plums (Liberty, 1964)
The Now Composers (Phillips, 1967)
Foment, Ferment, Free... Free (RCA, 1969)
This Is Leon Bibb (RCA, 1970)
Shenandoah (Leon Bibb Productions, 1997)
Lift Every Voice And Sing (2003)
Live album
Encore! (Liberty, 1963)
Collaborative albums
The Skifflers: Goin' Down To Town (Epic, 1957)
Leon & Eric Bibb: A Family Affair (Manhaton, 2002)
Leon & Eric Bibb: Praising Peace: A Tribute To Paul Robeson (Stony Plain, 2006)