Lazy Lester
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Biography
[Edit]Contrary to his colorful sobriquet, (supplied by prolific south Louisiana producer J.D. Miller), harpist Lazy Lester swears he never was all that lethargic. But he seldom was in much of a hurry either, although the relentless pace of his Excello Records swamp blues classics "I'm a Lover Not a Fighter" and "I Hear You Knockin'" might contradict that statement, too.
While growing up outside of Baton Rouge, Leslie Johnson was influenced by Jimmy Reed and Little Walter. But his entree into playing professionally arrived quite by accident: while riding on a bus sometime in the mid-'50s, he met guitarist Lightnin' Slim, who was searching fruitlessly for an AWOL harpist. The two's styles meshed seamlessly, and Lester became Slim's harpist of choice.
In 1956, Lester stepped out front at Miller's Crowley, Louisiana studios for the first time. During an extended stint at Excello that stretched into 1965, he waxed such gems as "Sugar Coated Love," "If You Think I've Lost You," and "The Same Thing Could Happen to You." Lester proved invaluable as an imaginative sideman for Miller, utilizing everything from cardboard boxes and claves to whacking on newspapers in order to locate the correct percussive sound for the producer's output.
Lester gave up playing for almost two decades (and didn't particularly miss it, either), settling in Pontiac MI in 1975. But Fred Reif (Lester's manager, booking agent, and rub board player) convinced the harpist that a return to action was in order, inaugurating a comeback that included a nice 1988 album for Alligator, Harp & Soul. His swamp blues sound remained as atmospheric (and, dare one say, energetic) as ever on subsequent releases including 1998's All Over You and 2001's Blues Stop Knockin', featuring Jimmie Vaughan. ~ Bill Dahl & Al Campbell, Rovi
Title: I'm A Lover Not A Fighter: The Complete Excello Records Singles (1956-1962
Artist: Lazy Lester
Genre: Blues
Collections
Title: Cliff's Picks
Genre: Blues
Title: Antone's 20th Anniversary
Genre: Blues
Title: Swamp Blues: Down and Dirty
Genre: Blues
Title: Texas Harmonica Rumble
Genre: Blues
Title: The All Electric Blues Album
Genre: Blues
Title: Blues Hall of Fame, Vol. 1
Genre: Blues
Title: A Beginners Guide to Blues Harmonica
Genre: Blues
Title: The Greatest Mellow Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: American Blues Balladeers
Genre: Blues
Title: The Greatest Swamp Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Blues One Hit Wonders
Genre: Blues
Title: Top 20 Louisiana Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Rare Louisiana Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Love Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Top 20 Harmonica Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Rumba Blues Vol. 3
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Weatherman Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Most Wanted Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Best of Harmonica Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Best of Harmonica Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Lonesome Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Relaxing Blues Masterpieces
Genre: Blues
Title: Blues Tracks!
Genre: Blues
Title: Harmonica Blues Blasters
Genre: Blues
Title: Dirty Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: American Blues - Harmonica Highlights
Genre: Blues
Title: Essential Blues Anthems
Genre: Blues
Title: Uncut Detroit: Live Blues In the Night
Genre: Blues
Title: The Darkest Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Essential Blues Covers
Genre: Blues
Title: Blues: The American Sound
Genre: Blues
Title: Discover Blues Harmonica Masters
Genre: Blues
Title: Street Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Rare Harmonica Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Rainy Day Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: American Blues - Classic Cuts
Genre: Blues
Title: Boom Boom Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: American Blues Essentials
Genre: Blues
Title: The Most Essential Louisiana Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Shameless Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Angry Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Harmonica Blues Benders
Genre: Blues
Title: Big Easy Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Twelve Bar Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Blues For a Wimpy Kid
Genre: Blues
Title: Blues in the Country, Blues in the City
Genre: Blues
Title: House Rockin' Southern Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: The Greatest Harmonica Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Rainy Day Blues Essentials
Genre: Blues
Title: Indie Blues: Slow Jams
Genre: Blues
Title: Best of Swamp Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Walkin' Blues (15 Years from Mountain Top Productions)
Genre: Blues
Title: Rare Swamp Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Swamp Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Finest Blues Ballads
Genre: Blues
Title: Best - Southern Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: New Orleans to Baton Rouge - Louisiana Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: New Orleans Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Bayou Blues Blasters: Goldband Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Best - Soul Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: U.S Blues - Back On Track
Genre: Blues
Title: U.S Blues - Back On Track
Genre: Blues
Title: Broadcasting the Blues!
Genre: Blues
Title: Harmonica Classics By The Blues Masters
Genre: Blues
Title: Hits of Harmonica Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Harmonica Blues Nuggets
Genre: Blues
Title: Crying Blues
Genre: Blues
Title: Blues Harp Meltdown: Legends, Vol. 3
Genre: Blues
Title: Kingsnake Harp Classics: Harpbeat of the Swamp
Genre: Blues
Title: Swampland Classics Vol. 1
Genre: World Music
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