Entertainment Series - Perryville, Missouri

For Richie Lee, it is a dream come true! The talented young singer/musician from Des Moines, Iowa is making a name for himself performing Buddy Holly’s music at ‘50s style dances and clubs.

Richie’s four piece band’s ability to get the crowd excited can be traced to his drive to stay true to the original songs. He even plays the same guitar his favorite artist Buddy Holly played: a 1955 Fender Stratocaster.

Richie Lee, now 20 years old, was singing almost before he could talk. At the age of 7 he won a Buddy Holly look alike lip sync contest, and ever since he has modeled himself and his career after Holly. When he first heard Buddy Holly’s music he was instantly inspired. He has played with many Iowa Rock n’ Roll bands.

By the age of 16 he had played 14 different ballrooms and had been recognized nationally, traveling as far as Boston to play several shows with the Drifters and more recently to Memphis for an Elvis Tribute.

The music of the 1950’s is a huge part of Richie’s life. Besides Buddy Holly and Richie Valens, he also pays tribute to Elvis Presley, Eddie Cochran, Ricky Nelson, Roy Orbison , Chuck Berry and others.

He was recently inducted into the Iowa Music Association – Hall of Fame...the youngest inductee ever.

		Perryville, Missouri


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			Concerts held in the Perry Park Center

		Thursday, April 12, 2012 Richie Lee and the Fabulous 50s! For Richie Lee, it is a dream come true! The talented young singer/musician from Des Moines, Iowa is making a name for himself performing Buddy Holly’s music at ‘50s style dances and clubs. Richie’s four piece band’s ability to get the crowd excited can be traced to his drive to stay true to the original songs. He even plays the same guitar his favorite artist Buddy Holly played: a 1955 Fender Stratocaster. Richie Lee, now 20 years old, was singing almost before he could talk. At the age of 7 he won a Buddy Holly look alike lip sync contest, and ever since he has modeled himself and his career after Holly. When he first heard Buddy Holly’s music he was instantly inspired. He has played with many Iowa Rock n’ Roll bands. By the age of 16 he had played 14 different ballrooms and had been recognized nationally, traveling as far as Boston to play several shows with the Drifters and more recently to Memphis for an Elvis Tribute. The music of the 1950’s is a huge part of Richie’s life. Besides Buddy Holly and Richie Valens, he also pays tribute to Elvis Presley, Eddie Cochran, Ricky Nelson, Roy Orbison , Chuck Berry and others. He was recently inducted into the Iowa Music Association – Hall of Fame...the youngest inductee ever.