Lee Brilleaux

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Lee Brilleaux (actually Lee Collinson, born May 10, 1952 in Durban , South Africa, † April 7, 1994 in Leigh on Sea , England) was a singer, harmonica player and co-founder of the English pub rock and rhythm and blues band Dr. Feel good .

life and work

Brilleaux returned in 1955 with his English parents to Ealing , West London, from their job in South Africa. In 1965 the family moved to Canvey Island , Essex . After he had found employment with a law firm in 1968, Brilleaux played in the first bands, including the group Wild Bunch .

In 1972 Brilleaux founded the band Dr. in Canvey Island together with Wilko Johnson (electric guitar, vocals), John B. Sparks (electric bass) and John "The Big Figure" Martin (drums). Feel good . Numerous appearances in London pubs attracted the attention of the local music press; the result was the band's first record deal in 1975 with the mono- mixed album Down by the Jetty . The second album Malpractice followed in the same year . Most famous song Dr. Feelgood next Roxette from the debut album, the eponymous Swedish pop duo served as eponym is the piece Milk and Alcohol from 1978. Until his death from cancer ( malignant lymphoma ) on 7 April 1994 remained Brilleaux singer and bandleader Dr. Feelgood, who influenced some other bands with their rhythm 'n' blues.

Lee Brilleaux had hardly any part in the band's compositions, only the single She's a wind up from 1977 identifies him as a co-author. However, the chain smoker's harsh singing voice became the band's trademark.

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personal data
SURNAME Brilleaux, Lee
BRIEF DESCRIPTION South African-English singer
DATE OF BIRTH May 10, 1952
PLACE OF BIRTH Durban , South Africa
DATE OF DEATH April 7, 1994
Place of death Leigh on Sea , England