Lonnie Lester

The Story Of

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Tracklisting 1. So this is love 2. The meanest man in town 3. Jay walk ft. Chuck Danzy and Band 4. You choose 5. Can't let you go (Pt.1&2) 6. The meanest man in town (alternate) 7. You can't go 8. Git down ft. Chuck Danzy and Band 9. Ain't that a shame ft. Chuck Danzy 10. Power structure ft. The 13th Generation (Pt.1&2) 11. So this is love (alternate) Tramp Records continues to celebrate its 10th anniversary with another exciting release in the Story of series. Lonnie Lester is one of those unsung heroes of 1960s Rhythm & Blues who has gained little recognition for his talents. Although his songs are current dance floor favourites in soul clubs all over Europe, this is the first-ever compilation of his 1960s material. Born in Dorena, Missouri in 1937, Lonnie is the oldest of thirteen children. In 1946 his family moved to Gary, Indiana. Encouraged by his grandmother, he started singing in church at the age of six. As a teenager he performed with doo-wop (a style of music popularized in the 1950?s sung in harmony) groups in and around Gary. After being on the road with Bill Nixon and Junior Walker, and serving a stint in the U.S. Air Force, he ended up in San Francisco in 1959. While there he opened for R&B stars like Sam & Dave, the Drifters, Aretha Franklin, Little Willy John, and many others. The next big step was his move to Chicago, Illinois, where he cut more than a handful of R&B/soul singles for the Nu-Tone label. The backing band was under the leadership of Chuck Danzy. When Lonnie came to Indianapolis in 1969, he performed at the Honey Dripper Lounge, the End Zone, and the Vineyards. During the early 70?s, he formed a five-piece band called Lonnie Lester & Touch. In the 80?s he traveled the country with his band in addition to performing in the Indianapolis area. Over the years he has donated time to the Women’s Prison, Riley Children’s Hospital, Veterans Hospital, and many other community organizations. Lonnie recently celebrated his 75th birthday and continues to perform in the Indianapolis, Indiana area.

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Genre

Funk/Soul / Soul

Release Date

07.06.2013

Cat No

TRLP9023

Tracklist

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Track 2
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Track 4
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Track 5
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Track 6
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Track 9
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Track 10
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Track 11
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