Reality TV16 September 2026
Katie Price Drama: Lee Andrews Sends Voice Note from Jail Over Crypto Row
Lee Andrews has sent a voice note from jail to Good Morning Britain, rubbishing claims his crypto balance is empty and hitting out at Katie Price.
Singer and songwriter
Lee Andrews
Best known for Lead singer of the 1950s doo-wop group Lee Andrews & the Hearts
- Born
- 1936
- From
- American
- Working since
- 1953
- Also known as
- Arthur Lee Andrew Thompson
Arthur Lee Andrew Thompson, known professionally as Lee Andrews, was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina, and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the early 1950s, he formed the vocal group Lee Andrews & the Hearts, quickly rising to prominence as one of the premier doo-wop acts of the era with major chart hits including "Teardrops," "Long Lonely Nights," and "Try the Impossible."
Celebrated for his distinctive, smooth tenor and falsetto lead vocals, Andrews helped define the classic Philadelphia vocal harmony sound. He continued recording and performing for decades, remaining active in music until his later years. Andrews passed away in March 2016 at the age of 79, leaving a lasting legacy in early rhythm and blues.
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Lee Andrews in brief
- —Lead vocalist of the influential 1950s doo-wop group Lee Andrews & the Hearts.
- —Scored major Billboard R&B and pop hits with 'Teardrops' and 'Long Lonely Nights' in 1957.
- —Father of Grammy- and Oscar-winning musician and filmmaker Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson.
- —Inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame with the Hearts in 2001.
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