Born in Texas, Frankie Lee mirrors many musicians’ paths who helped form blues’ ‘West Coast Sound’. Lee was an R&B singer in the style of Sam Cooke and Otis Redding (he’s often been compared to a contemporary Otis Redding) who learned his chops in church choirs and gospel groups in Texas.
His recording career began in the early 1960’s scoring several large regional hits for Don Robey’s Peacock Records. He migrated West in the early 70’s, calling Oakland his home and recording for Hightone Records with his cousin Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson. Frankie Lee’s recent release ‘Here I Go Again’ (Blues Express® label) further cements his position as one of the finest singers and engaging performers in music.
