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Arthur Lee and the Rise of Love | Music News
Arthur Lee, the magnetic frontman of Love, ruled the Sunset Strip in 1966 with a sound that fused folk, psychedelia, and raw rebellion—outshining hits but captivating the underground. Inspired by Nat King Cole, The Beatles, and The Byrds, Lee penned songs for artists like Rosa Lee Brooks and even brought Jimi Hendrix into the studio. After renaming themselves Love in 1965, they landed a deal with Elektra, released their debut, and hit 33 with the explosive “7 & 7 Is”—a punk-precursor fueled by LSD. Though their next album flopped, Lee was already crafting Forever Changes, the masterpiece that…
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