Lee Thornburg

Lee Thornburg is a trumpetist that has been playing with many known artists and also has been a member of many significant bands over several decades. His tenure with Tower of Power was about decade, from the 80's, into the 90's.

Lee played with Wayne Cochran and the C.C. Riders in the 1970s. This band also featured electric bass innovator Jaco Pastorius.

He backed up Lowell George during his brief tour in June 1979 in support of George's album Thanks I'll Eat It Here. The tour was cut short after two weeks by George's death.

Additionally, Thornburg has toured with numerous music legends including Rod Stewart, Tom Petty, Aaron Neville, Ray Charles, Bonnie Raitt, Huey Lewis, Dwight Yoakam and Clint Black. An original and founding member of the “blue-eyed soul” band of Jack Mack and the Heart Attack,

In July 2001, Thornburg joined the Tonight Show Band, following trumpeter Chuck Findley, for a 5-year stint.

Lee is part of the Strokeland horn section for the CD, 'Bumped up to First Class.'

Have some time to kill? Check out Lee's recording credits in the All Music Guide.