Since Leslie’s beloved Father died so young (44), Leslie quit school at 15 to hit the road with other well-known musicians, in order to help his family, and to live out his dream. He appeared at the famous Apollo Theatre in New York with Roy Brown; Les’ signature is on the famous wall! Leslie then traveled the ‘Chitlin’ Circuit…he tells a funny story where he was playing in a juke joint down South, and all of the audience left that club to go to another one just a block down the road. It was Elmore James at another juke joint, so Les and his music buds went to see him too! To this day, Star Drums & Lady Keys perform his hit song, 'Sweet home Chicago' in Elmore James’ style! He has many stories to tell from his on the road adventures!
On the Road
Since Leslie’s beloved Father died so young (44), Leslie quit school at 15 to hit the road with other well-known musicians, in order to help his family, and to live out his dream. He appeared at the famous Apollo Theatre in New York with Roy Brown; Les’ signature is on the famous wall! Leslie then traveled the ‘Chitlin’ Circuit…he tells a funny story where he was playing in a juke joint down South, and all of the audience left that club to go to another one just a block down the road. It was Elmore James at another juke joint, so Les and his music buds went to see him too! To this day, Star Drums & Lady Keys perform his hit song, 'Sweet home Chicago' in Elmore James’ style! He has many stories to tell from his on the road adventures!
