Lee Michaels

Lee Eugene Michaels (born Michael Lee Olson, November 24, 1945) is an American rock musician who sings and accompanies himself on organ, piano, or guitar. He is best known for his 1971 Top 10 US hit single, "Do You Know What I Mean". In 1988 he founded the Marina del Rey, California-based restaurant chain Killer Shrimp which he and his family continue to operate to this day.

Career

Music Born in Los Angeles, California, United States, In 1967, he signed a contract with A&M Records, releasing his debut album, Carnival of Life, later that year with David Potter on drums. most often a musician known as "Frosty," (real name Bartholomew Smith-Frost), who was a member of Sweathog, and whose barehanded technique was an inspiration for John Bonham, or with Joel Larson of The Grass Roots. This unorthodox approach attracted a following in San Francisco, and some critical notice. (Sounds Magazine, for one, reported of Michaels that he had been called "the ultimate power organist.")

Release date: 1968 Label: A&M Formats: LP — —

Release date: 1968 Label: A&M Formats: LP — —

Release date: 1969 Label: A&M Formats: LP 53 —

Release date: 1970 Label: A&M Formats: LP 51 —

Release date: 1971 Label: A&M Formats: LP 16 38

Release date: 1972 Label: A&M Formats: LP 78 —

Release date: 1973 Label: A&M Formats: 2-LP 135 —

Release date: 1973 Label: Columbia Formats: LP 172 —

Release date: 1974 Label: Columbia Formats: LP — —

Release date: 1983 Label: Squish Formats: LP — —

Singles YearTitlePeak chartpositionsRecord LabelB-sideAlbum US AUS

Compilation CDs The Lee Michaels Collection (Rhino, 1992) The Best of Lee Michaels (One Way, 1997) Hello: The Very Best of Lee Michaels (Shout Factory, 2004) Heighty Hi: The Best of Lee Michaels (Manifesto, 2015) The Complete A&M Albums Collection [7-CD set] (Manifesto, 2015)