The Roots’ Questlove has stepped forward to announce the passing of his father, fellow musician Lee Andrews, this week on social media.
Quest broke the heartbreaking news of his 79-year-old dad’s passing to his Instagram followers last night (March 16).
According to reports, Lee formed his own Philadelphia-based music group.
In 1953, Andrews formed Lee Andrews & the Hearts in Philadephia. In 1957, Chess picked up their hit “Long Lonely Nights” from Mainline, and did the same for “Teardrops.” The following year, the group moved to United Artists and charted with “Try the Impossible.” They continued to tour in the ’60s. (Pitchfork)