Member Since: 3/16/2006
Band Website: redwoodrivermusic.com
Band Members: Lee Mallory, 12-string guitar & vocals
Influences: Chuck Berry was Lee Mallory's first big influence. He also appreciated John Lennon, Rick Nelson, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson... But the thing you should know about Lee Mallory is, most of his influences were people Lee performed with: Hoyt Axton, Ian and Sylvia, Sam Parsons... loads of folks at the Troubadour hoots & on the road with the first national touring company of HAIR - Meatloaf comes to mind....Lee's first recording session was as a background vocalist on Tommy Roe's "Hooray For Hazel. Tommy Roe remembers Lee fondly as one of the people who made that era so special.Lee wrote for & recorded with The Association, did a credited AND uncredited session work and arranging in Hollywood, worked with Gary Usher on many projects; sang BG vocals for Paul Revere & The Raiders; shared the bill with The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and the debut appearance of John Sebastian's Lovin' Spoonful, was fast friends with the great Mama Cass...Lee Mallory influenced at least as many musicians as he was influenced by. Sunshine pop, psychedelic rock, that "California Sound"... With Lee's rendition of Phil Ochs' "That's The Way It's Gonna Be" and as a founding member of the Millennium. The Millennium started as Lee's backup band (Jerry Scheff, Toxie French, Ben Benay). It was named by bassist Jerry Scheff, who described the millennium as "a thousand years of peace and perfection." The Millennium was soon joined and famously produced by Curt Boettcher. Lee was present at the creation. And the music lives FOREVER.Lee would like to thank Kelly Z of Kelly's Lot, and all who work on behalf of musicians with Hep C. He wanted his "adventures in life and other excesses" to serve as a cautionary tale to other musicians. Take care of your health y'all!
Sounds Like: Hoyt Axton, Jimmy Buffet, Roger McGuinn, Lee Mallory
Record Label: Sonic Past Music, Last Stop Records
Type of Label: Indie