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Died On This Date (July 31, 2008) Lee Young / Jazz Drummer

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Lee Young
March 7, 1914 – July 31, 2008

Lee Young was a respected jazz drummer, record producer, and A&R man who is credited for discovering Steely Dan. He was also the younger brother of famed jazz saxophonist, Lester Young. Throughout his career, he’s played with Billie Holiday, Fats Waller, Lionel Hampton, and Benny Goodman. He was the drummer in the Nat King Cole Trio during the ’50s. Lee Young passed away in his home at the age of 94.