Rick Lee and Lorraine Lee Hammond

The Native American struggles of the 17th century inspired banjo player and keyboardist Rick Lee's best-known tune, "Natick."Written in 1984 and first recorded by Solomon's Seal, the folk/chamber music ensemble that Lee led with his former wife, Lorraine, the song is a heartbreaking account of a tragic event. It was re-recorded by Lee as the title track of his 1995 solo album. While the original version featured fiddle, whistle, dulcimer, and banjo, the new recording is a more modern rendition featuring bass, drums, banjo, guitar, and two vocalists. A native of New York who ...