Bill Lee

Biography

William Lee was born on August 21, 1916, in Johnson, Nebraska, and developed his vocal talent as a trombone player before focusing on singing. He served in the US Navy during WWII and later moved to Hollywood, where he found success as a playback singer for films and Disney characters. As part of The Mellomen quartet, Lee provided vocals for notable songs like "That's What Friends Are For" in The Jungle Book.