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| Lazy Lester (born Leslie Johnson, June 20, 1933, Torras, Louisiana, United States) is an American blues musician, who sings, plays the harmonica, and guitar. His career spans the 1950s to the 2010s. Best known for regional hits recorded with Ernie Young's Nashville, Tennessee based Excello label, Lester also contributed to songs recorded by Excello label-mates including Slim Harpo, Lightnin' Slim, and Katie Webster. His songs have been covered by (among others) The Kinks, Freddy Fender, Dwight Yoakam, Dave Edmunds, Raful Neal, Anson Funderburgh, and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. In the comeback stage of his career (since the late 1980s) he has recorded new albums backed by Mike Buck, Sue Foley, Gene Taylor, Kenny Neal, Lucky Peterson, and Jimmie Vaughan. Lester currently lives in Paradise, California with his partner. Until next time, Musician By Night . . .  |
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