Leon Patillo came to prominence singing with the Latin rock and roll group, Santana. At the height of his pop career however, he left the group with a burning desire to satisfy those hungering hearts with music that would make a difference in their lives.

After leaving Santana, he launched a solo career with Word Records and became a one man band where he put together a dazzling, computerized show. He released a string of successful albums and performed in different arenas and coliseums all over the world and had his own television show on TBN called Leon and Friends.