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John Lee

US country blues singer and guitarist

United States • 1915-05-24 – 1977-10-11

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Biography

John Arthur Lee (May 24, 1915 – October 11, 1977) was an American country blues guitarist, pianist, singer and songwriter. He recorded two singles released by Federal in 1952 and, despite a period of 13 years away from music, Lee was 'rediscovered' and recorded an album released on Rounder in 1974. His most notable track, "Down at the Depot", was described as a "masterpiece".

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Discography

Records they worked on — most-collected first.

Credited work

79 releases · 24 albums · active 1962–2025

  • Performance · 90
  • Production · 39
  • Engineering · 27
  • Other credits · 8

Studios: Whitfield Street Studios · Abbey Road Studios · Manchester Arena · Chase Park Transduction

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