George Alexander Lee
George Alexander Lee (1802 in London – 8 October 1851) was an English musician.
[edit] Life
He was the son of Henry Lee, a pugilist and innkeeper. He became "tiger" to Lord Barrymore, and his singing led to his being educated for the musical profession. After appearing as a tenor at the theatres in Dublin and London, he joined in producing opera at the Tottenham Street theatre in 1829, and afterwards was connected with musical productions at Drury Lane and Covent Garden. He married Mrs Waylett, a popular singer. [1]
Lee composed music for a number of plays and also many songs, including the popular "Come where the Aspens quiver", and for a short time had a music-selling business in the Quadrant.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Chisholm 1911.
- Attribution
Chisholm, Hugh, ed (1911). "Lee, George Alexander". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
[edit] External links
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
