User:Jerry L. Lee/sandbox

Jerry Leonard Lee was born on February 10, 1953, Pocatello, Odaho USA to Mr Ernest Mason Lee Sr, and Ms Ruby Joyce Brown. After a few years in Idaho, the family moved to Phoenix, Arizona around 1957, where Jerry Lee attended Monroe Elementary School. In 1963, after separating from the father, Ernest M. Lee, Ruby Lee took all (8) of her children and headed to Los Angeles, California. At the age of 10, Jerry L. Lee discovered his talents and interests in musical instruments. After receiving a guitar from his uncle Perry Foreman, Jerry began to teach himself Guitar, Bass, Drums and Piano. From there his life's journey began. In 1967 at the age of 14, Jerry was recruited to play Bass Guitar in a Gospel band called "the Evangeliers" founded by John Smith. The band did local events and some travel. In 1968, Jerry Lee was hired to be "lead organist" for "Ephesian Church" under "Bishop E. E. Cleveland, Sr." There under his tenure he was able to meet Albert Hartige, Walter Hawkins, Edwin Hawkins, Tremaine Hawkins, Andre Crouch, Henry Jackson, Dennis Edwards of the "Temptations", and more artists resulting in performance with them. In 1972, Jerry L. Lee and Ephesian Church sang back-up for "Herb Alpert" for a single entitled "Jersalem". In 1973, Jerry L. Lee was recruited to play drums for "The Agape Singers" album. In 1974, Jerry L. Lee played drums for the album entitled "Save us Lord" by the "Stan Lee Ensemble" on Savoy Records. In 1977, Jerry L. Lee won (2) "Youth Gospel Grammy Awards" at the Longhorn Theater in Hollywood, California for "Best New Artist and Best New Songs". In 1982, Jerry L. Lee joined the musical staff at "West Angeles Church" Bishop Charles E. Blake, Pastor, where he received (3) awards of merit and accomplishments. In 1983, Jerry L. Lee was signed to "Birthright Records" which resulted in recieving (2) Grammy Nominations. Jerry L. Lee was label mates to Edwin Hawkins, Henry Jackson, Dannibelle Hall and Shirley Miller. In 1986, Jerry L. Lee played organ on the "Edwin Hawkins Music and Arts Seminar album entitiled "Have Mercy". In 1987, Jerry L. Lee played keyboardds and toured with "Darryl Coley, The Clark Sisters and Vanessa Bell Armstrong". In 1996, Jerry L. Lee joined the "Legendary Clary Ward Singers" as musical director playing the "House of Blues" Los Angeles, Disneyland, Las Vegas and San Diego. He also played for "Stevie Wonder", Garth Brooks and many more high profile artists. While with the Clara Ward Singers, they traveled to Philadelphia, Miami, Houston, Wisconsin and points between. In 2000, Jerry L. Lee sang back up for "Barbara Streisand" for a (2) night event at the "Staples Center: September 27 and 28th. In 1990, Jerry L. Lee acted as an extra on ABC TV series "Equal Justice" starring "Sarah Jessica Parker". produced by Eric Lauderville and Ted Lange "Love Boat". At the "House of Blues is where Jerry L. Lee played for such artists as: Stevie Wonder, Al Green, "Reggae Stars" such as The Wailers, Errol Bonnick, Jah Mikey General, Ladee Dred, Empress Akua and more. In 2003, Jerry L. Lee produced (2) songs on his label "Straight Outta Leimert" entitled "Moving on up" and Second Wind" which are available through "Tune Core" and other platforms. In 2005 Jerry L. Lee opened for "Steel Pulse" at the "Long Beach Arena...Bob Marley Day Festival. In 2007, Jerry L. Lee produced (3) songs for young artist "Jonathon Forrester" : Songs from the heart" on an independent label. In 2008, Jerry L. Lee played keyboards with "Wil-I-Am" for a "Honeyshed Productions" on-line-commercial. In 2012 Jerry L. Lee performed for the "KJLH" Radio summerfest at Dorsey Field, LA, CA. In 2015, Jerry L. Lee opened for "Luciano" at the "Dub Club" Echo Park, CA. Also played the Mint, The Joint, The Gaslamp, Long Beach, CA, The Shrine Auditorium, The Shriners Auditorium, Long Beach Gospel fest with "Barbara Barbino". The Pomona Fair, NBA Cares. In 2017, Jerry L. Lee opened for "Pato Banton at the "Gaslamp, Long Beach, CA. In 2016, Jerry L. Lee produced and recorded (2) songs: "More Developement" and "Love don't live here anymore" for the EP entitled "Second Wind" on his "Straight Outta Leimert" label. To date Jerry L. Lee is actively performing and establishing his brand "Straight Outta Leimert". His artists include: Jerry L. Lee, Jomo, Patrisha Lee and Jonathon Forrester. Jerry L. Lee has received numerous citations from: City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, State of California Sect of State, California State Assembly, State youth Dept., West Angeles Church of God in Christ, St. Paul Church, Bakersfield, CA, Youth Gospel Grammy Awards, San Diego Music Dept. In 2011, Jerry L. Lee secured his 501 C-3 status to open "Love Center Los Angeles". A religous themed organization providing employment referrals and assistance, VA referrals, Homeless and Housing referrals, High School Drop out assistance and un-wed single mother guidance, Para-Legal assistance, High School diplomas, computer labs, Covid 19 testing referrals, counseling and musical recording guidance and assistance.