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Lovie Lee (March 17, 1909 – May 23, 1997) Various birth years have been reported for Lee, including 1917 and 1923. was an American electric blues pianist and singer. He is best known for his work accompanying Muddy Waters. He also recorded a solo album, in 1992. He was the "adoptive stepfather" of the bluesman Carey Bell and thus the "grandfather" of Lurrie Bell.
After he retired from full-time day work, Lee joined Muddy Waters's band in 1979, replacing Pinetop Perkins on the piano. He was recommended to Muddy Waters by George "Mojo" Buford, who had worked with Lee in North Dakota. Lee stayed with the band until Muddy Waters's death, in 1983, and then returned to playing in Chicago clubs.
Lee made some private recordings in 1984 and 1989, and this work plus later contemporary tracks were released as the album Good Candy (1992). His backing musicians for the album included Eddie Taylor, Odie Payne, Carey Bell and Lurrie Bell.
Lee died in Chicago in May 1997.
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