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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 ...
18 de mar. de 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 ...
31 de may. de 2019 · The45Prof. 44.9K subscribers. Subscribed. 132. 10K views 4 years ago. Walkin’ With Mr. Lee (Allen) by Lee Allen and his Band Lee was a top New Orleans tenor sax session player whose solos...
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 roll of the 1950s and recorded with many leading ...
18 de oct. de 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. Real Name: 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.
Learn about Lee Allen, a saxophonist who played with Fats Domino, Little Richard and Dr John, and influenced many other musicians. Read his stories, tips and insights from a 1981 interview by Nick Pentelow.
