Lee Christian is a musician, songwriter, producer, radio host and dj, journalist and mentor/consultant to musicians all over the world.
He has been making music and recording bands for 30 years, touring the UK repeatedly and making records with his rock band Smilex, winning awards and fans in The Damned, Skunk Anansie, MC Lars, XFM Playmusic, BBC 6music and more. In other guises he’s released over a dozen albums, supported Roachford and Nouvelle Vague and played many festivals and venues, with worldwide airplay and coverage.
He’s also run an indie record label for 20 years releasing music by international artists, both established, such as Jennie ‘BelleStar’ Matthias (with members of the Sugar Hill band/On-U Sound crew) & Kellindo Parker (sideman to Janelle Monae and nephew of Maceo & Melvin!) and underground (discovering & helping launch the careers of many bands including Youthmovies, Foals, Desert Storm and more) and curating a stage at one of the Guardian’s top free UK festivals.
He’s studied and worked in many areas of the industry, from crew to management/PR to headliner. He’s published an indie comic book, produced and scored two short films and appeared in the documentary Anyone Can Play Guitar as well as producing radio & internet media for decades, interviewing members of Living Colour, Foo Fighters, Spiritualized & Daisy Chainsaw & collaborators of Sly Stone, George Clinton, Sinead O’Connor and more.
Lee has been a Prince fan since he was 8 and heard Let’s Go Crazy on his virgin play of Purple Rain on cassette in his dad’s car stereo and by the end of the guitar solo climax knew he had found his favourite dude. Prince has reminded a constant inspiration to him ever since (in many ways, not least his fearlessness in many areas and disciplines) and Lee recently released a collaboration with Poet & Prince author C Liegh McInnis. This will be his first academic presentation of any kind ever.
Lee is endorsed by vocal zone, which he used for twenty years before that and since of course!
Lee has been the recipient of grants from the PRS Fund and Help Musicians and fully endorses both!
And finally...
Lee Christian is a multi-faceted being, gifted with an abundance of enthusiasm and energy. This gift has played a huge part in the many accomplishments he has accrued over the years. His dedication to everything he puts his hand to is extremely refreshing especially in these times.
As a wordsmith Lee has the ability to transform a mundane piece of information into a concise exciting read which in turn truly captures the attention of the reader, this alone is a priceless asset. As a musical artist his energy is highly infectious, as a leader he is selfless and is on record for signing artists of all ages; kick starting their careers within the music industry is well documented on line. Lee’s trail of accomplishments can be viewed on line with the click of a button. He has many strings to his bow and has gone out of his way to perfect the things that interest him the most, he has a wealth of experience with creating websites, is a creative and magical wordsmith, a compassionate leader within the arts, a mentor to young people in the music industry, an accomplished stage promoter, a live and studio DJ, and an exciting performing and studio artist. I think It’s safe to say that Lee has a healthy appetite for all things musical as a performer, producer and company CEO.
On a personal level I feel very fortunate to have worked with Lee on many different projects and I am happy to say that I still do.
It is very rare to have someone as reliable and dedicated as Lee is to creating something amazing for those who are fortunate enough to work with him. Lee uses the tools of experience to give hope, his ability to strengthen the works of others within the music and techy industry is a priceless gift. Lee is my go to for many things and has stepped up to the mark on numerous occasions with great success. I am proud to call this hardworking man a friend and will always support whatever he does purely because I know the time he has spent to become the authority he is within his field has been a long journey. Lee is a light for many and a leader in his field, when people like him cross your path, you do all you can to keep them in your sights. - Jennie 'Bellestar' Matthias
List of Recording/Production/Mixing/Mastering Credit Clients:
2020 Vision (now 3/5 of Desert Storm)
Armada Of Secrets
At Risk
Caliber
Chateaux69
Grace Williams
The Half Rabbits
Half Decent
Harlette
Hybrid Spirits
Kellindo
Lapsus Lingaue
Liam Ing Reeves (R.I.P.)
Meanwhile, Back In Communist Russia…
Mondo Cada
Mr Duck (ft. Richard Walters)
Plagis
The Prohibition Smokers’ Club
The Rock Of Travolta (Xfm session)
Smilex
Theoretical
Tristan And The Troubadours
TVSEXDEATH
Undersmile
Vanilla Wafa
Verbal Kink
The Walk Off