A Canadian Legend Returns Home: Lee Aaron at the El Mocambo
Introduction
Lee Aaron is a rock goddess, a pioneer in the Canadian music scene and still going strong. She was one of the first artists to take on topics like feminism and sexual identity in her music—all that while rocking out onstage with her signature guitar solos. This evening’s gig at El Mocambo was no exception: Lee delivered an epic set full of energy, grit and an air of confidence that comes from decades spent on stage. Here’s how it all went down:
Lee Aaron
Lee Aaron is a Canadian rock singer and songwriter best known for her platinum album Metal Queen, which was released in 1984. Lee has been nominated for multiple Juno Awards and received the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award in June of 2010. She has won the MuchMusic Video Award, and was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2007.
El Mocambo
- El Mocambo is a music venue in Toronto, Canada.
- El Mocambo is a live music landmark in the heart of downtown Toronto.
- El Mocambo has hosted thousands of legendary acts over the years, including The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and David Bowie.
Conclusion
Lee Aaron was rocking the stage last night at the El Mocambo and put on a show that was one of the best I have seen in many years!
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I’m Drew, the founder and editor of Front of the Stage. I have a strong love for music and photography, which started at a very young age. There’s just something I love about experiencing live music and capturing memories that will last a lifetime, and that’s how Front of the Stage came to be.
This makes me feel old. in the late sixties we spent every Friday night at the El Mocambo. It was a friends passing when she was closed down.