Lafayette Leake
Lafayette Leake | |
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Leake in 1978 | |
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| Born | June 1, 1919 Winona, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | August 14, 1990 (aged 71) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Occupation | Musician |
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| Years active | 1950s–1988 |
| Formerly of | Chicago Blues All-Stars |
Lafayette Leake (June 1, 1919 – August 14, 1990) was an American blues and jazz pianist, organist, vocalist and composer who played for Chess Records as a session musician, and as a member of the Big Three Trio, during the formative years of Chicago blues. He played piano on many of Chuck Berry's recordings.