Lee Hays, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Lee Hays

American politician

Date of Birth: 14-Mar-1914

Place of Birth: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Date of Death: 26-Aug-1981

Profession: singer, singer-songwriter, songwriter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Lee Hays (March 14, 1914 – August 26, 1981) was an American folk-singer and songwriter, best known for singing bass with The Weavers.
Throughout his life, he was concerned with overcoming racism, inequality, and violence in society.
He wrote or co-wrote "Wasn't That a Time?", "If I Had a Hammer", and "Kisses Sweeter than Wine", which became Weavers' staples.
He also familiarized audiences with songs of the 1930s labor movement, such as "We Shall Not Be Moved".