Lee Elhardt Hays 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 cowrote "Lonesome Traveller", "Wasn't That a Time?", "If I Had a Hammer", and "Kisses Sweeter than Wine", which became hits and Weavers' staples. He also familiarized audiences with songs of the 1930s labor movement, such as "We Shall Not Be Moved".
Lee Hays, American singer-songwriter (born 1914)
On August 26, in the year 1981, Lee Hays, American singer-songwriter (born 1914). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of August 26, a notable event in this corner of history.
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- This event took place on August 26, 1981 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
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- Wikipedia source last updated on 10 July 2025.
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