Amos Lee

Amos Lee
Lee performing at Poptech in 2008
Lee performing at Poptech in 2008
Background information
Birth nameRyan Anthony Massaro
Born (1977-06-22) June 22, 1977 (age 47)
OriginPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresFolk, soul, jazz, Americana, roots rock, Country
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active2004–present
Labels
Websiteamoslee.com

Amos Lee (born Ryan Anthony Massaro,[4] June 22, 1977)[5] is an American singer-songwriter whose musical style encompasses folk, rock, and soul.[6]

Lee has recorded five albums on Blue Note Records and has toured as an opening act for Norah Jones, Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, Merle Haggard, Van Morrison, John Prine, Dave Matthews Band, Adele, the Zac Brown Band, Jack Johnson, The Avett Brothers, and David Gray. His music has appeared on the soundtracks of numerous TV shows and movies. He has performed as a featured artist on the PBS series Bluegrass Underground, on several late night TV shows, and at a voter registration rally for Barack Obama. In 2011, his album Mission Bell debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.[7][8][9]

  1. ^ a b "Republic News: Artist Spotlight - Amos Lee". Republic Records. June 3, 2016. Archived from the original on July 9, 2017. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  2. ^ "Amos Lee returns w. Deeply Personal New LP for Dualtone (8/31)". Jam Band News. May 14, 2018.
  3. ^ "Amos Lee - Honeysuckle Switches: The Songs of Lucinda Williams". Record Store Day. October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  4. ^ "Alumni News". Department of English Language and Literature. University of South Carolina. cas.sc.edu. Archived from the original on May 31, 2012. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  5. ^ Hahne, Jeff (July 30, 2008). "Who is Amos Lee?". Creative Loafing. Archived from the original (Interview) on April 8, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2011.
  6. ^ "Amos Lee - Artist Profile". eventseeker.com. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
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