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THE LEE BOYS
The Lee Boys are one of America’s finest sacred steel ensembles. This family group consists of three Lee brothers and their three nephews: Alvin, Derrick,and Keith Lee along with Roosevelt Collier, Alvin Cordy, Jr., and Earl Walker. Each member began making music at the ages of 7 and 8 in the House of God Church they attended in Perrine, FL. Born and raised in Miami, each of The Lee Boysgrew up in the church where their father and grandfather, Rev. Robert E. Lee, was the pastor and a steel player himself.
“Sacred steel” is described as an inspired, unique form of Gospel music with a hard-driving, blues-based beat. The genre is deeply rooted in Gospel, but infused with rhythm and blues, jazz, rock, funk, hip-hop, country and ideas from other nations. Influenced by the Hawaiian steel guitar fad of the 1930’s, the electric lap steel guitar found its way into the worship services of the House of God Church in Jacksonville, FL. The Pentecostal congregation embraced the soulful sound, and over time this unique sound became the hallmark of the church. The pedal steel guitar was added to the mix and soon became the central instrument. The Lee Boys are part of the fourth generation of musicians in this faith.
When The Lee Boys bring their joyous spiritual sound to the stage, audiences instantly recognize that this is not “sitting and listening” music: dancing, shouting out, and having fun are considered essential parts of their tradition. Their unique sound has attracted musical artists such as Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead,The Allman Brothers Band, The Black Crowes, Los Lobos, Michelle Shocked, Gov’t Mule, Derek Trucks Band, Susan Tedechi, The North Mississippi Allstars, Umphrey’s McGee, and Victor Wooten – all of whom have played with the Lee Boys and/or invited them to tour with them.
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