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Lee Dorsey

Active

1960s - 1980s

Born

December 24, 1924 in New Orleans, LA

Died

December 1, 1986 in New Orleans, LA

Genre

R&B

Styles

Early R&B New Orleans R&B Soul

Also Known As

Irving Lee Dorsey
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Lee Dorsey

Biography by Steve Huey

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New Orleans R&B legend beloved for his good-humored music with a touch of second-line funk.
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Album Highlights

  • Working in a Coalmine
    Lee Dorsey
    Working in a Coalmine
  • Ya! Ya!
    Lee Dorsey
    Ya! Ya!
  • The New Lee Dorsey
    Lee Dorsey
    The New Lee Dorsey
  • Ride Your Pony
    Lee Dorsey
    Ride Your Pony
  • Night People
    Lee Dorsey
    Night People
  • Wheelin' and Dealin': The Definitive Collection
    Lee Dorsey
    Wheelin' and Dealin': T …
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