Lonnie Lee and the Leemen

Still “GOOD ROCKIN TONITE” in 2005 Lonnie Lee and the Leemen Lonnie Lee, one of Australia’s true Hit Parade Music Legends has done it again! His brand new show for 2005, is guaranteed to be as exciting and unique as his past successful shows with new songs, new stories, new staging and a new profile that is bound to attract new audiences. The Legendary blues band ‘CHAIN’, call him the “father of Australian Rockabilly”, And Russell Morris says, Lonnie Lee is the “REAL THING”. This is no clone pretend show. The number one hits he sings are his own and virtually every song he presents are from the many best selling records or CD’s he has released over the last 45 years. As well as more current songs, he takes his audiences back to his roots from the passive 50’s hits of 1957 to the classic rockers!! No, these are not ‘club land’ renditions! He does them all with a unique ‘Lonnie Lee’ edge and freshness, which has audiences sitting on the edge of their chairs, itching to get up and dance. He also includes an extremely popular segment where he reflects on some singers who influenced the young Lonnie Lee such as early Elvis, Marty, Ricky, Buddy, Chuck, Johnnie Ray and others. Styles visited include rockabilly, blues, rock, country, rock’n’roll and impact ballads. No one is left out when visiting a Lonnie Lee show. The show cannot be just called a rock’n’roll show as it is not ‘just’ that. It can only be described as a show featuring one of Australia’s most successful Hit Parade and Television stars of the last 45 years, who is more vibrant and current today than ever. The Leemen are always an integral part of the show, with their wonderful harmonies and musical excellence – they truly are a “supportive” band. In the first part of the show, they take the audience on their own trip through a great selection of songs, including their own tribute to some of the great stars of those early days. Starlite Records-Lonnie Lee Bio 2005 Page 2 of 2 Recent Lonnie Lee News.. Long Way to the Top His Australia wide appearances on the most successful all Australian show ever, ‘Long Way To The Top’, have accorded him with accolades from all areas of the music industry as well as from old and new fans. Each night he was introduced with this very truthful line.. “In the early sixties, no one had more hits than this guy, he was great then and he is greater now... Here he is... Lonnie Lee” Peer compliments Lonnie’s peers on the tour, Russell Morris, Ross Wilson of Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock, Jim Keays of Master’s Apprentices, Matt Taylor and Phil Manning of Chain, Billy Thorpe, Normie Rowe and others, paid him one of the biggest compliments ever, when they credited Lonnie and his early rockabilly style of singing, as being one of the main reasons that they wanted to become singers and enter show business. New Shows for 2005 Once again he performed in the major Sydney Clubs. The large audiences were as always, excited to see him. They also loved the new show which once again, premiered at Canterbury Hurlstone RSL! It features songs from the Vol3 CD and a new Johnnie Ray celebration. Other venues, including quite a few outside of the club circuit, will see it thru’ 2005. ‘Convoy for Kids’ CD He recently produced and wrote 5 songs for a charity CD called ‘Convoy for Kids’. It raises money for Westmead Children’s Hospital and CareFlight especially for very young kids with terminal illnesses such as cancer and leukemia. ‘Lonnie Lee Day’ Taree radio and community honoured Lonnie in late October with ‘Lonnie Lee Day’ to celebrate 45 years since his first Number 1 record ‘Ain’t it so’ was released. The Johnnie Ray Experience He has another show which is more theatrical in nature where he takes his audience through his own life and that of the biggest star before Elvis, Johnnie Ray. This show is not performed in clubs but in venues similar to The Clarendon in Katoomba, Tilleys in Canberra and the Basement in Sydney. The encores abound, after the 2 hour show. Both shows have been rebooked for April and May 2005. Wintersun Festival Once again in June 2005, Lonnie and the Leemen will be the headline stars of the fantastic week long ‘Wintersun Festival’ in Coolangatta. This is where he has twice received the publicly voted awards ‘ Australia Posts’ Best performer’ Award and ‘Best Nostalgia Artist’ Award. CD-DVD Releases in 2004-2005 His CD The Definitive Original Collection – Volume 3 (The TV Shows 1959-1972) was released in October and the DVD ‘Good Rockin’ Tonight’ in mid year. Volume 4 will be released later this year. A CD of the DVD will be released in early 2005, as will Volume 4 and a new Nashville recorded single. For more bios, photos, music clips, visit the web site www.lonnielee.com or contact Suzanne at Starlite Records 02 9826 0220 [email protected] .

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