Lee Gordon (promoter)
Lee Gordon (born Leon Lazar Gevorshner; March 8, 1923 – November 7, 1963) was an American entrepreneur and rock and roll promoter who worked extensively in Australia in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Gordon's jazz and rock'n'roll tours had a major impact on the Australian music scene and he also played a significant role in the early career of pioneering Australian rock'n'roll singer Johnny O'Keefe, serving as his manager.
Lee Gordon | |
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Gordon in the early 1960s | |
| Born | Leon Lazar Gevorshner March 8, 1923 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. |
| Died | November 7, 1963 (aged 40) London, England |
| Occupation(s) | concert promoter, talent manager |
| Years active | 1940s–1963; his death |
| Spouse | Arlene Topfer (2 children) |
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