Biography
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The Lee Jessup Band
Effective period / Period of releases: 1989
Members: Donny Screws, Lee Jessup, Danny Mayo (2), Doug Rogers (6), Gary Mayo (2), Mark Owens (7)
The Lee Jessup Band began receiving widespread attention in the mid 1970s and was then associated with the burgeoning Outlaw movement in country music. Much like his heroes Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings, Lee did things his way, and his songs of life and love resonated with thousands of people all across the country. Lee and his band recorded 3 albums and regarded as classics of country rock, played everywhere, shows big and small, including the White House in Washington DC in August of 1980. People from all over the south still flock to Lee's appearances and each concert is a special and intimate experience.