Lee Thompson (saxophonist)

Lee Jay Thompson (born 5 October 1957), nicknamed Kix or El Thommo, is an English multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and composer. In a career spanning more than 40 years, Thompson came to prominence in the late 1970s as a founder and saxophonist for the English ska band Madness.

Lee Thompson
Thompson (left) and Chas Smash right performing live, in 2009
Background information
Birth nameLee Jay Thompson
Born (1957-10-05) 5 October 1957
St Pancras, London, England
OriginFinchley, Middlesex, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Multi-instrumentalist
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • composer
Instrument(s)
  • Saxophone
  • flute
  • trumpet
  • flugelhorn
  • vocals
Years active1976–present
LabelsRMS
Websiteleethompsonska.com
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