Lee Hays
American folksinger-songwriter (1914–1981)
Died aged 67PiscesUnited States
Biography
Lee Elhardt Hays (March 14, 1914 – August 26, 1981) was an American folk singer and songwriter, best known for singing bass with the Weavers. Throughout his life, he was concerned with overcoming racism, inequality, and violence in society. He wrote or cowrote "Lonesome Traveller", "Wasn't That a Time?", "If I Had a Hammer", and "Kisses Sweeter than Wine", which became hits and Weavers' staples. He also familiarized audiences with songs of the 1930s labor movement, such as "We Shall Not Be Moved".
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Career highlights
Instruments
- voice
Quick answers about Lee Hays
- How old was Lee Hays?
- Lee Hays died on August 26, 1981 at the age of 67.
- When is Lee Hays's birthday?
- Lee Hays was born on March 14, 1914.
- Where was Lee Hays born?
- Lee Hays was born in Little Rock.
- What is Lee Hays's zodiac sign?
- Lee Hays's zodiac sign is Pisces.
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- Lee Hays is a citizen of United States.
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- Lee Hays is known as singer, songwriter, singer-songwriter.
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