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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]
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.
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 ...
Lee Allen and fellow saxophonist Alvin Tyler co-led the Cosimo Matassa studio band, which was responsible for so many hit records and the subsequent boom in the recording industry in New Orleans. ’After it started’ Lee Allen explains, ’other recording companies from New York, Los Angeles-all over-liked the New Orleans sound they were ...
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. My Profile.
Lee Francis Allen 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. 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." Allen was a key figure in New Orleans rock and ...
A key player in the New Orleans scene of the 1950's, Lee Allen played tenor on countless sessions, including prominent recordings by Fats Domino, Lloyd Price, & the 1955-56 Little Richard. Born : July 02, 1927 in Pittsburg, Kansas. Died : October 18, 1994 in Hawthorne, California.
