All About Lee Dewyze

Lee Dewyze has become a name that everyone recognizes and this recognition is due to his win on the ninth season of American Idol. Many people do not know that Lee had albums out with an independent label before he found with success with the American Idol win. Lee was not born into the limelight and he was leading what some would call a very ordinary life before his involvement with the Idol mania. Lee had extraordinary talents that begin to shine at a young age and this is what helped to shape his musical career from a very young age.

Lee Dewyze was born in Illinois and he tried out for American Idol at the Chicago try outs of the ninth season. Lee started singing at a very early age, and in addition to singing, he also plays the drums, guitar and piano. This makes him extremely versatile and he has said he has the most interest in the rock genre of music, specifically grunge, and alternative. He had a band before he entered the American Idol competition and his band was called the Dewyze band. This band had some success without outside help.

Lee was discovered by a writer for the Chicagoan when he was only 17 years of age. He was performing for a small group at a party in someone’s home and the writer happened to be there and helped him to get the attention he needed to take his career somewhere.

Lee Dewyze is now signed with RCA Records and 19 Entertainment. He quickly signed once he won American Idol and this deal will help him quickly reach the fame status very quickly. He was beloved on Idol and many people are interested in what he is going to do next. He is currently traveling with other American Idol competitors and this is going on in 2010. Many of the major cities will be visited and this is a great way to see Lee if you were not able to attend an actual American Idol taping.

A funny fact about Lee Dewyze is that until he was discovered by American Idol he worked at a paint salesman for a paint store. This is something that many people are unaware of, but to many it makes him much more human and relatable to others. There are many stars out there that were born into the limelight and they are much harder to relate to then a person, who had to work hard for a living at some point in their life. Many American Idol watchers made the vote for him each week and this is what not only kept him in the competition, but also lead to his success.

Lee Dewyze has been known to love Cat Stevens, Eric Clapton, Ben Harper, and Simon Garfunkel. These have been the musical influences in his life that has helped to shape his career and the music that he wants to make. These are the musicians that he has always listened to and grew up with. Lee Dewyze was born in 1986 and the music he gets most excited about is classic to him.

Lee Dewyze is a name that you are just beginning to hear about and it is clear that he has a long future in the music industry. He is doing now, what he loves to do and he has had this talent from a young age. With his major record deal and his awesome talent, many people will learn more about this musician and his music will become main stream. Many people watched him rise to the top on American Idol and are now ready to see what he can do on his own. If you are not an American Idol fan you may be surprised at the rock and roll feel that Lee exudes and this is not the pop music that you may have thought it was.