Biography
Lee Rogers is an Irish singer-songwriter and musician living in a small town just outside Belfast, Northern Ireland. His music reflects the resilient, scarred beauty of his legendary territory, with robust and resplendent songs that absorb listeners through open-hearted, lyrical storytelling that evokes both tender wisdom and elegiac musical craftsmanship. Rogers comes from a unique background - his father was a second-generation settled Gypsy with distinctive features including black hair, swarthy skin, green eyes, gold hoop earrings, and old Indian-inked tattoos, possessing both a fighting spirit and a soft heart for his family.
Rogers has released five major recordings with three official releases, establishing himself as a tender yet macho Noir outcast who provides musical solidarity to fellow wounded exile-pioneers. His 2022 album 'Gameblood' represents a truer reflection of himself and his stories, exploring themes of love, lust, life, death, and addiction with what he describes as 'music for the grown-up mind.' The album was recorded at Sycamore Studios and showcases his evolution as an artist who harnesses and heals through his musical process. Beyond music, Rogers worked as a tattoo artist for many years, bringing that field's attention to human vulnerability and creative detail to his musical artistry.
Fun Facts
- Rogers was genuinely drunk during the filming of his 'Life and Lies' music video in a Belfast bar, requiring little acting for the authentic performance
- He wrote the song 'Uneasy Love' after having a vivid dream about a deceased former partner who had traveled with him across Australia and influenced many of his better life choices
- The album title 'Gameblood' comes from his interpretation of his father's fighting spirit, representing resilience inherited from his Gypsy heritage
- Rogers has been working with the same group of musicians for over two decades, creating a tight-knit musical family
Musical Connections
Key Collaborators
- Gareth Dunlop - Producer who has produced all of Rogers' music for the past three years (Gameblood album and previous releases) [2019-2022]
- Jamie Neish - Video director who created the music video for 'Life and Lies' (Life and Lies music video) [2022]
Source: Wikipedia
Discography
Albums
| Title | Release Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nancy & Lee | 2022-05-20 | Album |
| The Very Special World Of Lee Hazlewood (Expanded Edition) | 1966-09-17 | Album |
| Bingo (Mit Bonussongs) | 2019-01-18 | Album |
| The LHI Years: Singles, Nudes & Backsides (1968-71) | 2012-04-23 | Album |
| Cowboy in Sweden (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | 2016-11-25 | Album |
| Nancy & Lee Again | 2023-03-24 | Album |
| Strung Out On Something New: The Reprise Recordings | 1964-06-15 | Album |
| Requiem for an Almost Lady | 2017-10-20 | Album |
| Nancy & Lee 3 | 2004-05-24 | Album |
| Cowboy In Sweden (Deluxe Edition) | 2024-02-09 | Album |
| The LHI Years: Singles, Nudes & Backsides (1968-71) | 2012-04-21 | Album |
| How Does That Grab You? | 1966-01-01 | Album |
| Cowboy in Sweden | 2016-11-25 | Album |
Top Tracks
- Summer Wine (Nancy & Lee)
- Summer Wine (Start Walkin' 1965-1976)
- Some Velvet Morning (Start Walkin' 1965-1976)
- Your Sweet Love (The Very Special World Of Lee Hazlewood (Expanded Edition))
- Lady Bird (Start Walkin' 1965-1976)
- My Autumn's Done Come (The Very Special World Of Lee Hazlewood (Expanded Edition))
- Jackson (Start Walkin' 1965-1976)
- You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' (Nancy & Lee)
- Paris Summer (Start Walkin' 1965-1976)
- Some Velvet Morning (Nancy & Lee)
External Links
Tags: #country
Heard on WWOZ
Lee Hazlewood has been played 2 times on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station.
| Date | Time | Title | Show | Spotify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 14:32 | Cold Hard Timesfrom Cowboy In Sweden | Sittin' at the Crossroadw/ Big D | |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 15:08 | Im A Practical Guyfrom D TOWN 45 | The Blues Breakdown |