You would think if a person was to top Billboard's album chart, they wouldn't be able to walk five feet in their home town without someone coming up to them.
That is not the case for Amos Lee. His fourth studio album
Mission Bell debuted at #1 a few months back.
The 33 year-old singer/songwriter grew up in South Philly and Kensington, before moving to Cherry Hill, New Jersey where he graduated from Cherry Hill High School East (as did I). After attending the University of South Carolina, Amos Lee returned home to Philadelphia. He began teaching second grade, but then
decided on chasing a career in music. Lee began playing at small spots like the Tin Angel. There he began as a waiter and was given open slots to perform on stage. He eventually gained a following and signed with Blue Note records in 2005.
A combination of folk and jazz, Amos Lee realizes his music does not appeal to the masses.
Mission Bell is Lee's fourth studio album. However, that isn't the basis of his career. Lee continues to work hard because of the passion he has for music. Many celebrities call Philadelphia "home," but most have moved on to seek out greater fame and fortune. Then you look at Amos Lee, a home grown product that has accomplished so much for all the right reasons and continues to go unnoticed.
Amos Lee is currently on a country wide tour which includes a sold out show at Philadelphia's Marriam Theatre tomorrow (Tuesday 4/5).
