Lee Gordon’s Death at 40 Is Still Shrouded in Mystery

Whenever you enjoy the performance of your favorite musicians, singers, or comedians, do you ever think about the promoter who helped them land gigs? One of the most influential promoters in the rock and roll scene was the American promoter, Lee Gordon.
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Lee Gordon’s Early Life and Career
02:55 - Lee’s Australian Career
06:04 - Lee’s Death and Legacy
07:32 - Outro
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Lee Gordon was born on March 8, 1923, in Detroit, Michigan. While he was an American, his biggest success would be in Australia. He was instrumental in introducing many popular jazz and rock musicians in the country. During the policy of “White Australia” he brought opportunities to black American performers and helped fight against racial barriers.
He helped create some of the most popular musical tours in Australia and wasn’t afraid to take big risks with his career. At the height of the latter’s controversy, Lee Gordon wasn’t afraid to help book gigs for Lenny Bruce in Australia.
He also helped launch the career of the popular Australian rock and roll singer and musician, Johnny O’Keefe. This inspired Lee Gordon to manage artists and one of his biggest ambitions was to manage Elvis Presley’s career.
In retrospect, it seemed as if Lee Gordon was invincible. He was a legend in show business and the Australian music scene owes a lot to him - as did other entertainers such as Lenny Bruce. Yet, his final years were riddled with one problem after the next.
He had financial troubles and his show business career faced several hurdles. He tragically died at the age of 40 and his death remains shrouded in mystery. Sadly, with his death, his contribution to entertainment has largely been forgotten.
He’s perhaps not as known today as he was in the 50s and 60s, but his legacy certainly deserves to live on. Anyone who wants to know about those individuals who work behind the scenes in show business must learn about Lee Gordon.
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Lee Gordon’s Death at 40 Is Still Shrouded in Mystery

[@michaelclifford5840]

I’ve heard a lot about him as my Dad was his business partner. Lee brought a lot of firsts to Australia and tried to introduce new things to a far away place. It was a great achievement and I think he deserves more credit.

[@Elainerulesutube]

As he passed away in November 1963 he never brought the Beatles to Australia. It was another promoter.

[@lamarbrown3531]

Haha

[@caz4777]

Ken Brodziak.

[@leesashriber5097]

Very interesting video. I'm not too familiar with him....until now, but that's what I love about your channel. I learn so much. So sad he died so young. Thank you for this video. 😊

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video and you got to know Lee Gordon. What other types of videos would you like to see?

[@retrothingz]

The Bee Gees first record was released on the Leedon label. A telemovie was made about Lee Gordon titled "The Singer and the Swinger" . Starred Ben Mendelson

[@FactsVerse]

Fun stuff, thanks for sharing! What is your most memorable song of the Bee Gees?

[@retrothingz]

@@FactsVerse Enjoyed a lot of their music. How Deep is Your Love was a favourite.

[@avejoe]

Intriguing Video about Lee Gordon.

[@FactsVerse]

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[@avejoe]

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[@alanburge2725]

Have a very vague memory of this man and his name. It sorta rings a bell somehow probably because I read a lot. I was born in the 60s. Intriguing video indeed.

[@beatlefancraig67]

If it wasn't for Lee Gordon then entertainment might not had happened in Australia in such a way?, he was the first real entrepreneur in Australia's entertainment history to really inject & started it by bringing huge acts from the United States, if only he succeeded to bring Elvis Presley to Australia without Col. Tom Parker ruining the chance?... it would've been more huge & successful than The Beatles tour in 1964??, the old Sydney Stadium was the main venue for Lee Gordon's big shows during the 50's & early 60's & even opened his chain of fast food drive-ins around Sydney long before McDonald's & Kentucky Fried Chicken was ever thought of?, his untimely death in late 1963 was unfortunately not long before the huge explosion of The Beatles!, if he had lived on beyond 1963 & returned to Australia to promote that tour of The Beatles in June 1964 it would had been his biggest triumph & probably would've brought The Beatles back a second time??, who knows?, history might had been different if Lee Gordon had lived on??, just imagine?

[@KatharineWalker-ej1pu]

He helped set up drag entertainers like Carlotta& Les Girls

[@janedoe1790]

Sydney’s KINGS CROSS 👀. Was there way before he finished school. Barry Humphrey is Australia’s dame Edna and we have Dear old CARLOTTA FROM BALMAIN ❤️❤️💋💋💋🍷

[@vc5998]

Do you know what happened to his two children? I used to dance with Jenny.

[@retrothingz]

Fairly sure that Max Moore, Lee's tour manager, mentioned Lee's kids in his book "Some Days are Diamonds'"

[@lianefehrle9921]

Never heard of him.

[@jackandjamesgaming317]

Not him I miss him😭

[@lamarbrown3531]

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[@Negr0lover728]

Oh guess I'll be here
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[@jesshuey7836]

Never heard of him.