Shannon "Shane Lee" Roark picked up his first guitar, a Harmony, at 13. He began playing Metallica, Creed and other rock bands. When he turned 18 he bought a Regal Dobro acoustic guitar. Realizing his passion was for country music he began to listen to and play it. Music in general has influenced me. Country music, however, stayed in my soul. He answered when asked about his musical influences. If he had to choose his inspiration would be George Strait. "His music had so much power and meaning behind them." Shane Lee is quoted saying about George Strait.

"Now I Lay Me Down", one of many, has become popular on his websites on the internet. His fans have raved on his vocals and the deep meaning of the song. He is continuingly drawing in a fan base and they have remained loyal and responded positive to his second song No More. The two songs show the versatility of Shane Lee's vocal capabilities. His third song, Walked Away, is also gaining popularity. This song was written by himself. Maybe a typical country song but original nonetheless.

MUSIC REVIEW FOR SHANE LEE

I didn't get allot of information about Shane Lee, like website or where you can buy his music but I did get three songs for review. This music is a different blend of country music, mixing strong yet sure vocals with sometimes a rock guitar sound. I did like the song Now Lay Me Down, this song had a way about it that kept your interest.Walked Away sounded more like a traditional country song, shane has a very strong yet soft voice if that makes sense. The type of voice that can pack it in yet not to tight. Good sound! No More had a brazen sound to it, almost scratchy at times. At first I thought the production was off a bit. After I heard this song a couple times I came to think that it was meant to be like this, a diamond in the rough.
Shane Lee has a very good sound, I would like to hear a full cd of him to make a better judgment of his music.


~Dark, Bill Messick
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