Arthur Lee
Singer-songwriter and musician
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Died
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Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Arthur Lee was an American singer-songwriter and musician, noted for contributions to the rock band Love. The band gained prominence with the 1967 album 'Forever Changes', which is often labeled as one of the greatest albums of all time. Lee's work combined elements of folk, rock, and psychedelia. He was a pioneering figure in the music scene of the 1960s. Lee faced legal challenges and spent time in prison during the 1990s but continued to perform and record music until his passing in 2006.
Led the band Love and released 'Forever Changes'
Pioneered the blend of rock and psychedelia
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