Lennylenn + Musician in Bronx, NY

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ABOUT

Lenard (Lenny) Fleming was born on August 7th, 1959 in New York City. He jumped out with music in his blood and bones. The son of phenomenal percussionist Leopoldo Fleming, and the grandson of legendary latin bassist Leo Fleming, you can say that it was inevitable that he play. Taught the rudiments of percussion at an early age by his father, Lenny explored other instruments as he grew. While attendin J.H.S. 125 in the Bronx, he studied saxophone while in the school band. His instructor saw fit to place him in the District 8 All Star Band. This allowed him to go to London, England and perform. While in JHS, along with his than and still friend Ronnie Gibbs, they formed their first band called Energy Source. Playing for schooldances and concerts, the youn men honed their musical skills. They even caught the ear of than neighbor George Benson, who allowed the young men to record in his than garage recording studio. Lenny taught himself the keyboards, and was off to the races. After relocating to St. Thomas, in the Virgin Islands, he than caught the ear Tony Benjamin at Charlotte Amalie High School, who asked him to join the Starlites. This became one of the premier bands in the VI. TO BE CONTINUED

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Screen name:

Lennylenn

Member since:

Aug 19 2010

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

30

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

4-5 nights a week

Influences

Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind & Fire, Kool& the Gang, Jimi Hendrix, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Third World, Mighty Sparrow, Arrow, King Shortshirt and a host of others, too many to mention. I love a broad scope of musical genres

EQUIPMENT

5-String Rogue & ESP Basses, Ampeg Electric Upright Bass, Latin Percussion Congas, Yamaha Keyboard

MUSIC