American jazz drummer & younger brother of saxophonist
Lester Young. In 1964, Lee Young Sr. moved to the business side, working as a producer and executive for Vee Jay Records, eventually moving to ABC Records. Often worked with
Arthur Wright. In 1979, he took a similar post at Motown. Father of label executive/lawyer
Lee Young. He also owned the label [l1161486]
Born: March 7, 1914 in New Orleans, Louisiana
Died: July 31, 2008 in Los Angeles, California