Amos Lee
American singer-songwriter (born 1977) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Amos Lee (born Ryan Anthony Massaro,[4] June 22, 1977)[5] is an American singer-songwriter whose musical style encompasses folk, rock, and soul.[6]
Amos Lee | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Ryan Anthony Massaro |
Born | (1977-06-22) June 22, 1977 (age 46) |
Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Genres | Folk, soul, jazz, Americana, roots rock, Country |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | 2004–present |
Labels | |
Website | amoslee |
Lee has recorded five albums on Blue Note Records and has toured as an opening act for Norah Jones, Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, Merle Haggard, Van Morrison, John Prine, Dave Matthews Band, Adele, the Zac Brown Band, Jack Johnson, The Avett Brothers, and David Gray. His music has appeared on the soundtracks of numerous TV shows and movies. He has performed as a featured artist on the PBS series Bluegrass Underground, on several late night TV shows, and at a voter registration rally for Barack Obama. In 2011, his album Mission Bell debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.[7][8][9]