Lee Fields

Elmer Lee Fields (born April 26, 1950, in Wilson, North Carolina) is an American soul singer, sometimes nicknamed "Little JB" for his physical and vocal resemblance with James Brown. He has worked with Kool and the Gang, Hip Huggers, O.V. Wright, Darrell Banks, and Little Royal. Fields has also worked with musicians such as B.B. King, Clarence Carter, Dr. John, Tyrone Davis, Johnny Taylor, Denise LaSalle, Bobby Blue Bland, Betty Wright, The Manhattans, Little Milton and Bobby Womack. He recorded his first single in 1969 and is still active. His recent work is with The Expressions, including the albums Faithful Man (2012), Special Night (2017), and It Rains Love (2019).

Lee Fields
Lee Fields at Haldern Pop (2013)
Background information
Birth nameElmer Lee Fields
Born (1950-04-26) April 26, 1950
Wilson, North Carolina, United States
OriginPlainfield, New Jersey, United States
GenresSoul, funk, R&B, retro-soul
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, composer, musician
Years active1969-present
LabelsBig Crown Records, Truth and Soul Records, Daptone Records
Websitewww.leefieldsandtheexpressions.com

In 2014, he provided additional vocals for the James Brown biographical movie, Get On Up.

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