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Amos Lee

American singer-songwriter (born 1977)

Amos Lee is an American singer-songwriter whose musical style encompasses folk, rock, and soul.

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Amos Lee

what: one person
from: Philadelphia
born: 1977
on the air here: 0 songs
still after: 1 song

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labels: Blue Note

genres: folk music

plays: guitar, voice

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Early life and education

Lee was born Ryan Anthony Massaro in 1977 and was raised in Kensington, Philadelphia. He moved to Cherry Hill, New Jersey, at age 11 and graduated from Cherry Hill High School East. Lee attended the University of South Carolina and graduated with a degree in English and a minor in education. During his college years, he developed an interest in music after being inspired by Great Days: The John Prine Anthology. During this period, he began playing the guitar and bass as part of a band and listening to the music of Donny Hathaway, Joni Mitchell, Luther Vandross, Bill Withers, and Otis Redding.

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Career

After returning to Philadelphia, Lee worked as a second grade teacher at the Mary McLeod Bethune School and as a bartender at local music venues. He performed at open mic events in the area and, through his manager Bill Eib's contacts with promoters, was hired as an opening act for Mose Allison and B.B. King.

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American singer and songwriter, born 22 June 1977 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Also known as: Ryan Anthony From Discogs (free to use). Their entry