His first stage performance was when he was in kindie in 1944 at Her Majesty's Theatre. He was one of the 'rats' in a school play. During his school years he was a lead soprano soloist in the school choir at Trinity Grammar and at Christ Church Lavender Bay where he won the coveted Silver Medal when he was 12.
During his long career he has won many awards and accolades for his popularity and his singing. A brief overview of his career is below.
This is a random choice of tracks of the very different styles Lonnie has and does now write and record. The titles are listed below the photo. Scroll up to choose.
All these songs are available on albums at the Starlite Records Online Shop
Welcome to our Friends Page.
This is where we invite you, our friends, to explore the world of Lonnie Lee. His career and parts of his personal life he would like to share with you.
If you have any Lonnie Lee stories or photos you'd like to share, just choose the link below and fill in the form.
As Lonnie is writing his book, you may have something which he can include in it.
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If at any time you get lost and you wish to go back to the previous page, check an open tab with the last page you visited or, right click the mouse and choose 'back' or use browser'back' button.
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Please enjoy your time with us.
Lonnie Lee Radio is a 24/7 non-stop online radio which features all Lonnie Lee songs.
It is also available on all mobiles, ipads etc.
The playlist is made up of virtually every song that Lonnie has ever recorded. There may be different versions of the same song as one maybe recorded in 1959 and the others in 1993 or 2015, either in a studio or as a 'live show' album.
The links below all point to sources for Lonnie Lee Radio 24/7
Every year Lonnie performs at festivals. Some of them are listed with an overview here.
Check the Tour Guide for dates.
Over the years Lonnie has and continues to perform at many festivals.
They could be festivals with music genre's spanning, Blues, Rockabilly, Rock'n'Roll, Country, Cabaret or combinations of all or a few of them.
Lonnie's style of music puts him in the middle of all of those genre's.
Some appearances are for full concerts, cameo performances, or dances.
Our motto is.. if you can... book early. This way you have a chance to sit where you want.
Most shows are booked at the venue or an online booking agency.
We suggest you first call or email the club or venue to see how they prefer to book.
Sometimes they have forms on line and other times they want you to book through ticketing agencies.
If you cannot make any sense out of trying to book.. before you pull your hair out or kick the dog..
email us and we will see if we can help.
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The Leemen no longer exist. The latest group were together close to 15 years however Lonnie started the first Leemen in 1959. Ever since then there have been many incarnations.
Just into COVID, Leon had a stroke which paralysed his left side thus making it impossible for him to continue to play drums or function normally.
Very sadly it meant the end of a magical career of one of the legendary drummers of the early Rock'n'Roll era.
Lonnie still sees him in the home he is required to be in.
Brian and Alan had multi vaccinations and didn't want to be around those who didn't succumb, which meant Lonnie, Suzanne and others were now taboo. Lonnie has not heard from them since that time and their careers also appear to have come to an end.
Lonnie has continued to perform around Australia in his new productions which include, 'The Last Man Standing' , 'Just me and my Music' and 'The Loving Life Tour' which are all getting rave reviews.
He will continue to perform until he decides to retire.
2024 is his 68th year performing.
Absolutely enjoyed your show my husband loved the way you told the stories before each song. The husband was a little hesitant, but he is fully converted now, we think you had an amazing voice. Hope to see you again. We also loved the DVD which we purchased -- This is great to see... Congratulations Lonnie!! Anyone who has ever seen you perform live would know that you are the epitome of "Excellence in live performance". Well deserved and long overdue -- FANTASTIC show last Saturday night Lonnie ... not only a great early Elvis history lesson set to iconic songs, well performed by a REAL legend of Rock'n'Roll, but also your Golden Hits as a second show FOR NO EXTRA CHARGE - what more could a Rock'n'Roll and Country Music fan ask for -- what a great show last night, you are a Class act, a little feedback from the people who accompanied us, Best money I’ve spent in a long while great value, did not expect this, what a quality show, he has a great range, the show was very well put together, WOW , would definitely go and see him again , last but not least Q. How old is he? A.He is in his _ _s,
Lonnie, we just watched your DVD The Black & White Television years. What a great DVD we loved watching the old footage. You are a true icon of Australian rock n roll era. We love what you do -- ..saying on mass that it was the best concert they had ever been to. From my point of view I think it's a fair statement to say that Lonnie is the only artist to emerge from the Golden Era & remain a vital stand-out box office attraction -- it was an awesome show I went 2 times and took friends they enjoyed the concert also still singing as good as ever and just loved the format and stories about the songs and singers well done Lonnie and the Leemen rock on forever -- You were a great entertainer years ago and you are even better now -- I had some guests attending & like me, they were very impressed with Lonnie’s show. -- His courtesy, professionalism, song quality & great all round showmanship was outstanding -- Hes just a pure Rock n Roller with an unfaltering voice singing very naturally. Loved every minute of it
Reckon Lonnie is looking great and he is singing fantastic. My advice if Lonnie is in your area do yourself a favour and get to his show. You won't be disappointed -- thank you for an awesome show last night! You are still as good an entertainer as you were back in the late '50s and early '60s!! Gotta love that Rockabilly music !! -- Once again fantastic show last night. Stacked to the rafters -- Great show Lonnie, we loved it -- Just wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed your show last night at Bankstown Trots. We have seen you perform many times over the years, but last night was a real "surprise packet" keep on rockin'-- Loved the show Lonnie was awesome the songs bought back so many happy memories i will treasure forever bless you for still rockin on -- He's still a fantastic world class entertainer....Go see his show, it'll blow you away. -- Lonnie really has the innate ability to transform his audience back to those great days of early rock & roll