Michael Lee

Michael Lee (born Michael Gary Pearson; 19 November 1969 – 24 November 2008) was an English drummer who toured and recorded with former Led Zeppelin musicians Robert Plant and Jimmy Page. Lee was born in Newcastle, and, similar to Led Zeppelin's John Bonham, used large drum sizes, something he attributed to his height. His bass drum was 26" in diameter, and his snare drum was a brass 14" x 14" shell. Lee left school at 16 to work in a music shop.... more

Date of birth:

  • Nov 19, 1969

Date of death:

  • Nov 24, 2008 (age 39 years)

Place of birth:

Place Musical Career Began:

Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 1985

Active as Musical Artist (end):

  • 2008

Instruments Played:

Also known as:

  • Michael Gary Pearson
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