Artist Information
Biography
SINGER, SONGWRITER, MUSICIAN, PRODUCER, ARRANGER. BMI AFFILIATE, NARAS VOTING MEMBER.
Welcome to Lee Rugless' musical expressions. His singing style, music and voice have been compared to legends Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, and at times Al Jarreau. Just as all of these artists had their unique style, Rugless has perfected his sound and it is an amalgamation of urban gospel, jazz, neo soul, classical, and R & B. Lee has definitely forged a niche that is immediately identifiable as his production, writing and musicianship. True music with no boundaries or limitations.
God is his inspiration and Lee has had the pleasure of performing, writing, or recording with artists such as Grammy Award recording artists Mark Kibble, Claude McKnight, and Alvin Chea of "Take 6", Grammy Award legend Andrae' Crouch, Actress & Singer Rebecca Holden, Entertainer & Actress Marion Ramsey, R & B artist Michael Henderson, gospel recording artist Anthony Whigham, and Athletes For Abstinence - AC Green, David Robinson, Barry Sanders, vocalist Lisa Vaughn, entertainer Ledoria Johnson, and gospel recording artist Barron Peeler.
Rugless made his acting debut with the Jerry Jones' play "Inquest" which he co-starred with the late La Wanda Page (Aunt Esther of Sanford & Son). This play was loosely based on the dramatic death of the late Sam Cooke and Lee got a delightful opportunity to sing some of Cooke's songs. The play received rave reviews in Los Angeles, California, Huntsville and Birmingham, Alabama.
Upon listening to Lee's music it is pleasantly apparent that he loves and respects various genres of music. The classical and jazz jewel of the CD is the by the ocean textures of "New Song". The listener can picture a psalmist playing a stringed instrument, crooning Psalm 98, sitting next to the ocean and watching seagulls playfully frolic in the air. "Glory" is a praise hit that recalls the dancing bass line of the late bassist James Jamerson of the Motown Funk Brothers. The title track "Time" opens with a story of a man with a contrite heart and wanting another chance. The string vamp at the end of this song provided an emotional release for this writer.
"TIME" is an extremely creative, positive CD that will last an eternity and bring perpetual joy to the listener’s heart and ear.
Reviewer: Ms Stats
Instrumentation
Lee Rugless - songwriter, vocals, keyboards, producer; Leon Mc Crary, vocals, keyboards, songwriter; Vernon Williams, bass,
Eric Meeks, drums, Mark Singleton, guitar
Bookings: 818-312-0426
Email: leerugless@leerugless.com
Discography
1987 "This is Love" written by Lee Rugless and recorded by Anthony Whigham. Heaven Album
Played on VH1 and National Radio.
1990 "HumanNatureZone" written by Lee Rugless and recorded by Lee George & the LT's - Single Played on all Maui, HI radio stations
1994 Sang on the track for Athletes in Action. Abstinence theme created by Barry Sanders, A.C. Green, David Robinson, Darrell Green. Aired on PSA's nationwide.
1994 Co-Wrote & Co-Produced and Performed "Shades of Gospel" CD single "Trouble Won't Last" by Anthony Whigham and Friends played on national radio. Featuring Claude McKnight of Grammy Award group"Take 6", Barron Peeler, Pat White, Lisa Robinson Vaughn.
2002 Co-Wrote, Co-Produced & Performed CD "Introducing 1 A Cchord" by 1 A Cchord. Regional airplay.
2005 Wrote, Produced & Performed on the CD "Heaven's Callin" by Ledoria played on
national radio.
2007 Wrote, Produced & Performed the CD "TIME". Downloads Available online.
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Press
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Canoga Park SDA Community Church
"...your style is unique...a more contemporary soul sound."
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Radio Announcer
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Lee, I'm really enjoying your music, I look forward to receiving some for my station. Thank you ...
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IT, TD Jakes
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Lee; Finally!! Real Music This is what I'm talkin' about, I love your music and the way you an...
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Music Productions
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Your music is a template for how this gospel music thang is supposed to be done. Praise the Lord! Th...
Setlist
Our set list consists of Lee Rugless's originals (over 100 songs to select from) and a mixture of various genres.
