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  Born Karen Greening in Belleville, Ontario in 1962, Lee Aaron was already a veteran of the Ontario bar circuit when she cut her independant debut, entitled THE LEE AARON PROJECT. Released in '83, it was a modest "who's who" of Canadian rock. Produced by Rob Donnelly, it featured Rick Santers' band as back-up as well as Rik Emmett's helping hand on "Under Your Spell". Santers' blazing guitar riffs and tight hooks were unmistakeable in "Night Riders" and "Lonely For Your Love". Also noteable were the cover of Willie Dixon's blues classic "I Just Wanna Make Love To You" and the screaming duet with Buzz Shearman, former lead singer for Moxy, "Texas Outlaw".As a promotional stunt, she posed for OUI magazine just in time for the release of METAL QUEEN later that same year. The record marked a lasting writing relationship with guitarist John Albani, formerly of Wrabit. It was he who recommended production be handled by Paul Gross, whose credits included Wrabit and Saga, From the title-track's gothic opening to the fade-out of the final track, "We Will Be Rocking", the album never let up. "Shake It Up" delivered a slick pop-metal sound held together by clever guitar hooks while "Deceiver" showcased Aaron's vocal prowess. The title-track's video was rated R in some countries but received countless airings on MuchMusic. The forming of a steady backup band allowed her to launch a cross-Canada tour of smaller venues and was met with countless sell-outs. Attic then re-released her debut simply calling it LEE AARON, adding a version of"Under The Stars" recorded in Toronto's El Mocambo Club.
1985 saw the release of CALL OF THE WILD. Produced in part by Bob Ezrin '87's second self-titled album marked a noticeable shift in attitude for Lee Aaron. Gone was the sultry and hot image, replaced with a more toned-down look. With three tracks co-written by Joe Lynn Turner of Rainbow fame including the single "Only Human", and the ballad "Dream With Me" co-written by Dan Hill, the record was obviously tailored towards more radio play. Aaron now ventured into Europe and was again met with full houses, as was the case back home and in the States. BODYROCK was released two full years later and the extra time in the studios with producer Brian Allen of Rose and Toronto fame resulted in gold. With the lead-off single "Whatcha Do To My Body", she took suggestive rock videos to a new climax while scoring her biggest single ever. Still geared for FM radio, the record had less experimental keyboards and more of a simple, no-frills approach. "Nasty Boyz" and "Hands On" were further examples of Aaron's ability to shift gears without actually slowing down, as was her copy of Montrose's "Rock Candy".
1991 saw SOME GIRLS DO hit the stores. Complimenting its predecessor, the album continued Aaron's assault on your senses. The title-track along with other cuts like "Love With Sex" helped push the record gold and further cement her as Canada's queen of hard rock. Also noteable on the record was the cover of Stevie Wonder's "Tell Me Something Good". Disputes between Aaron and Attic Records caused a split between the two later that year. POWERLINE was released the next year and was your When EMOTIONAL RAIN was released in '94, things seemed to have changed. Though it contained some of her strongest material to date, the audiences seemed to have changed. Drawing on inner-emotions, the new record seemed too sophisticated for the majority of the general public, and the critics. Despite the tight riffs and flawless layerings, with the exception of her most die-hard of fans, the crowds just didn't seem to get it. Cuts like the title-track stood on their own, but the album failed to live up to the label execs' expectations. Though bussling with maturity and sophistication, the execs just couldn't seem to find a way to market what is easily one of her most under-rated pieces. Aaron teamed up with some friends after the EMOTIONAL RAIN tour and released a project under the guise of 2Preciious in '96. Though still a great pop/rock record living up to her own strict standards, it's a far cry from the 'metal queen' image. The last few years have seen Lee Aaron return to her roots as well as maintaining her title of Canada's heaviest woman rocker. Always an avid jazz fan, she has been wooing audiences with her 'second love', releasing the critically acclaimed SLICK CHICK in 2000. Featuring the title track, "He Ain't Got Rhythm" and the sassy "Evil Gal Blues", she's not only given her die-hard fans something new to rave about, she's picked up a few new ones as well. 2002 saw Lee make a guest appearance back in the rock world, when she was featured on Demon's Drive remake of Suzi Quatro's "She's In Love With You". |
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