Johnny Lee, born John Lee Harn on July 3, 1946, in Texas City, Texas, was an
American country music singer. His early life was marked by a challenging
upbringing; his father left the family early, and his mother had several short
marriages. As a student, he formed the band Johnny Lee & The Roadrunners, which
won multiple awards at competitions.
Upon returning to Texas in 1968 after serving four years in the US Navy, Johnny
Lee secured a position as a backup singer and trumpeter in Mickey Gilley's band,
eventually rising to lead guitarist. His breakthrough came in 1980 with the fi...