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Lonnie Lester is a storied American soul performer whose roots trace back to Dorena, Missouri, and Gary, Indiana. Emerging on the Chicago chitlin’ circuit with Nu-Tone Records in the 1960s, Lester formed Lonnie Lester & Touch and opened for legendary acts like Sam & Dave, the Drifters, and Aretha Franklin. His legacy has been thoughtfully preserved in modern releases, most notably The Story of Lonnie Lester (2013) from Tramp Records, which helped reintroduce his music to new audiences. Below you’ll find a detailed biography, discography highlights, and the latest information on forthcoming performances or appearances.

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While the public live activity of Lonnie Lester saw notable performances in the 2010s, such as Dig Deeper in New York, no confirmed 2025 tour dates have been publicly announced. You can stay connected through his Bandcamp collection, as well as official artist pages on iHeart and Apple Music, for updates and new releases. We’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward information to help you secure your seats whenever touring resumes.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Lonnie Lester

  • Born 1937 in Dorena, Missouri; raised in Gary, Indiana; emerged on the Chicago chitlin’ circuit with Nu-Tone Records in the 1960s.
  • Formed Lonnie Lester & Touch; opened for major acts (Sam & Dave, the Drifters, Aretha Franklin) during his early career.
  • The Story of Lonnie Lester (2013) is a comprehensive compilation of his 1960s material, released by Tramp Records and widely cited as bringing his work to a modern audience.
  • Notable tracks associated with him include Ain’t That a Shame / I Know (Nu-Tone era), So This Is Love, You Choose, and You Can’t Go (per archival releases and press).
  • Social presence includes Bandcamp page for The Story of Lonnie Lester, plus artist pages on iHeart and Apple Music.

The records

Lonnie Lester Discography

  • The Story of Lonnie Lester
    2013 · Tramp Records

The hits

Top Lonnie Lester Songs

  • Ain't That a Shame / I Know
    2013
  • So This Is Love
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  • You Can't Go / You Choose
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While the public live activity of Lonnie Lester saw notable performances in the 2010s, such as Dig Deeper in New York, no confirmed 2025 tour dates have been publicly announced. You can stay connected through his Bandcamp collection, as well as official artist pages on iHeart and Apple Music, for updates and new releases. We’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward information to help you secure your seats whenever touring resumes.

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