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Lee Francis Allen [1] (July 2, 1927 – October 18, 1994) was an American tenor saxophone player. Phil Alvin, Allen's bandmate in The Blasters, called him one of the most important instrumentalists in rock'n'roll. [2] . Allen's distinctive tone has been hailed as "one of the defining sounds of rock'n'roll" and "one of the DNA strands of rock." [3]
18. März 2023 · Lee Allen, born on July 2, 1927, in Pittsburg, Kansas, was a prominent American tenor saxophonist who played a significant role in shaping the sound of rock ‘n’ roll and rhythm and blues music in the 1950s and 1960s. Known for his powerful sound and soulful playing style, Allen left an indelible mark on the music industry as a ...
At the time of this interview Lee Allen was back with Fats Domino again. When he wasn’t touring with Fats, then he was back home hustling gigs for either one of his two small combos. With one he played Rock and Roll, the other Jazz. “Every side musician has this to go through. Small gigs- big gigs.
Lee Francis Allen. Profile: American jazz and rhythm & blues tenor saxophonist. Raised mostly in Colorado, Allen moved to New Orleans in 1943 to study at Xavier University on a music & athletics scholarship.
18. Okt. 1994 · One of the great tenor saxophonist sessionmen of the classic R&B era. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1940s - 1990s. Born. July 2, 1927 in Pittsburg, KS. Died. October 18, 1994 in Hawthorne, CA. Genre. R&B, Pop/Rock. Styles. New Orleans R&B, Early R&B, Instrumental Rock. Member Of. The Blasters. New Releases. Articles. Staff Picks.
Lee Allen (* 2. Juli 1926 in Pittsburg, Kansas [1]; † 18. Oktober 1994 in Los Angeles, Kalifornien) war ein US-amerikanischer R&B - Saxophonist . Nach dem Tod des Vaters 1927 zog Allen mit seiner Familie 1927 nach Denver, wo er aufwuchs.
31. Mai 2019 · Walkin’ With Mr. Lee (Allen) by Lee Allen and his Band Lee was a top New Orleans tenor sax session player whose solos can be heard on hits by Fats Domino, Little Richard and others.
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