Ramblin' Jeffrey Lee

The Profile

American singer-songwriter and frontman of The Gun Club, known for blending punk and Delta blues and for solo recordings under the name Ramblin' Jeffrey Lee. Died in 1996.

Frontman and principal songwriter of The Gun Club; recorded solo blues covers and originals; frequent collaborator with guitarist Cypress Grove; heavily influenced by Delta blues figures such as Robert Johnson and Skip James; recorded for labels including New Rose; died in 1996.

A detailed, literary review of Ramblin' Jeffrey Lee's blues covers and originals, focusing on his 1991 Netherlands sessions with Cypress Grove and Willie Love. The reviewer praises plugged, amplified moments and highlights 'Go Tell The Mountain' and the Skip James cover. Mixed feelings about straight traditional arrangements but strong admiration for Pierce's interpretive power.