Lee, Peggy. (1920–2002). Signed Photograph.
Signed photograph of the American jazz and pop singer and actress whose career spanned six decades. Inscribed "Always Good!" to Paul McMahon. 10 x 8 inches (25.7 x 20.3 cm). Corners lightly creased; else in fine condition.
From her beginning as a vocalist on local radio to singing with Benny Goodman's big band, Lee created a sophisticated persona, writing music for films, acting, and recording conceptual record albums combining poetry and music. Called the 'Queen of American pop music,' Lee recorded over 1,100 masters and composed over 270 songs.
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.
Lee, Peggy. (1920–2002). Signed Photograph.
Signed photograph of the American jazz and pop singer and actress whose career spanned six decades. Inscribed "Always Good!" to Paul McMahon. 10 x 8 inches (25.7 x 20.3 cm). Corners lightly creased; else in fine condition.
From her beginning as a vocalist on local radio to singing with Benny Goodman's big band, Lee created a sophisticated persona, writing music for films, acting, and recording conceptual record albums combining poetry and music. Called the 'Queen of American pop music,' Lee recorded over 1,100 masters and composed over 270 songs.
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.