Bill Lee (musician)

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Bill Lee
Born July 23, 1928
Snow Hill, Alabama

William James Edwards "Bill" Lee III[1] (born July 23, 1928) is an American musician. He has played the bass for many artists including Aretha Franklin, Odetta, and Bob Dylan.

Lee was born in Snow Hill, Alabama, the son of Alberta G., a concert pianist, and Arnold W. Lee, a musician.[2] He is the father of Spike Lee and Joie Lee, and has composed original music for many of Spike Lee's films, including She's Gotta Have It, School Daze, Do the Right Thing and Mo' Better Blues.

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