Almost a Star Book 1

Australian Music Legend Lonnie Lee’

BOOK 1 ‘Almost a Star’, the first of the 4 book autobiography, ‘Once Upon a Star’ RELEASE: June 2025 

The book is 224 pages with personal photographs.

It is available as a 6x9 physical boom, and PDF, eBook and Kindle, download and USB, and Lonnie reading it, as an AudioBook.

Lonnie Lee, Australia’s rockabilly pioneer, born David Laurence Rix in 1940, electrified the 1950s music scene with many Gold hits like “Ain’t It So” and “Starlight Star Bright.” Mentored by Johnny O’Keefe, Lonnie became a star on TV shows like Six O’Clock Rock and Bandstand, earning the Golden Microphone Award in 1961 as Australia’s most popular recording artist.

His career took him to the UK and USA, where he co-wrote with icons like Roy Orbison. Back in Australia, he founded Starlite Records and continues to perform with his band, captivating audiences with his authentic rockabilly energy. Lonnie’s new memoir, ‘Almost a Star’, released in in June 2025, chronicles his early life and career and the journey from a Rowena sheep farm to international stages, blending tales of music, resilience, and personal discovery.

Packed with vivid stories, it’s a must-read for fans of rock’n’roll history. Available now, this book is perfect for bookstores and radio discussions celebrating Australia’s music heritage.

Lonnie is the last man standing of the three major hitmakers of the early Rock’n’Roll era 1958 to 1964.Johnny O’Keefe, Col Joye and Lonnie.

More information on the official website, lonnielee.com, youtube/lonnieleevideo, facebook and Instagram/lonnieleemusic

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