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Despite his desire to stay in Los Angeles, California fter four years on the road with the legendary Wayne Cochran and C.C. Riders, Lee Thornburg found himself travelling with Nicolette Larson’s band, then with Lowell George of Little Feet. Additionally, Thornburg’s 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 Heartattack, Thornburg joined “The Tonight Show” band in July 2001. He also continues to arrange for and perform with Etta James and the Roots Band.