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Clayton Lee, born Billy Hugh Shotts and widely known by his stage name Lee Clayton (1942–2023), was a pivotal figure in the outlaw-country and folk-inflected singer-songwriter scene. He wrote Waylon Jennings' iconic outlaw anthem "Ladies Love Outlaws" in 1972 and released a string of influential albums from the early 1970s through the mid-1990s. Though he passed away in 2023, his legacy continues to influence artists and fans alike. This page gathers a concise biography, career milestones, highlights from his discography, and context for any posthumous or legacy releases and archival material.

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While there are no new 2025 tour dates due to Clayton Lee's passing, collectors and new listeners can explore his extensive catalog across Bandcamp and official legacy pages. We’ve got you covered with background on his career, notable releases, and ways to connect with his music through preserved recordings and archival live performances such as the Live at Rockpalast series. For updates on reissues or available archival material, check the linked official sources and Bandcamp pages.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Clayton Lee

  • Birth name Billy Hugh Shotts; stage name Lee Clayton (1942–2023).
  • Wrote Waylon Jennings' outlaw anthem Ladies Love Outlaws (1972).
  • Debut album Lee Clayton released in 1973 on MCA; subsequent Capitol albums include Border Affair (1978) and Naked Child (1979).
  • Notable albums span 1973–1994, including The Dream Goes On (1981), Another Night (live, 1989/1990), Spirit Of The Twilight (1994).
  • Live archival release Live at Rockpalast issued in 2014 by Repertoire/Provogue lineage; reflects his late-70s Hamburg show.
  • Discography and releases are documented across Bandcamp pages, LP Discography, and Bear Family/official bios.

The records

Clayton Lee Discography

  • Live at Rockpalast
    2014 · Repertoire
  • Spirit Of The Twilight
    1994 · Provogue
  • Another Night
    1989 · Provogue/Pro Vogue
  • The Dream Goes On
    1981 · Capitol
  • Naked Child
    1979 · Capitol
  • Border Affair
    1978 · Capitol
  • Lee Clayton
    1973 · MCA

The hits

Top Clayton Lee Songs

  • Bottles Of Booze / Lonesome Whiskey
    1973 · Did not chart
  • If You Can Touch Her At All / My Woman Of Love
    1978 · Did not chart
  • I Ride Alone / A Little Cocaine
    1979 · Did not chart
  • Ooh How Lucky I Am / Won't You Give Me One More Chance
    1981 · Did not chart
  • Ooh How Lucky I Am / Won't You Give Me One More Chance (UK)
    1981 · Did not chart

While there are no new 2025 tour dates due to Clayton Lee's passing, collectors and new listeners can explore his extensive catalog across Bandcamp and official legacy pages. We’ve got you covered with background on his career, notable releases, and ways to connect with his music through preserved recordings and archival live performances such as the Live at Rockpalast series. For updates on reissues or available archival material, check the linked official sources and Bandcamp pages.

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