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Lee Zimmerman

Lee Zimmerman

Lee Zimmerman is an accomplished writer, blogger and reviewer. He contributes to several publications, but remains most proud of his work with American Songwriter. His book — Americana Music: Voices, Visionaries and Pioneers of an Honest Sound — is published by Texas A&M University Press and he is currently working on his second book, one which will detail the career of famed producer/engineer Jim Gaines. In addition, he does a popular podcast called “My Backstage Pass” with his esteemed collaborator, Billy Hubbard. Lee began his record industry career working in promotion for the late, great ABC Records and followed that with a lengthy stint at Capitol Records. As a result, he’s had opportunity to work with a number of artists over the course of his career, including Tom Petty, Bob Seger, Jimmy Buffett, and Steve Forbert, among many others. An obsessive music collector, he owns too many albums to count at this point and a variety of musical instruments he’s yet to learn how to play. His work can also be found at his personal website, https://www.storiesbeyondthemusic.com.

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Review: Lance Cowan Makes His Mark in Music

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Review: Martin Zellar Regains his Momentum

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Review: Bedsit Poets Re-awake

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Review: Alejandro Escovedo, Shovels & Rope and More Pay Tribute to Kevn Kinney

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Review: David Hawkins of Be Shares Imagination and Innovation on ‘Here’

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Review: Foghat is Adept as Ever on ‘Sonic Mojo’

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Review: P. Hux Plays Off Perfection on ‘As Good as Advertised’

December 22, 2023 No Comments

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Review: A Welcome Return for Uncle Lucius

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Review: Sylvia Tyson Bids a Fond Farewell

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Review: A Rascal Returns and Felix Cavaliere Regales in His Roots

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Review: Simple Minds’ Not So Simple Return

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