A rockabilly singer who reportedly taught Elvis Presley how to play the guitar, Lee Denson is one of rock's little-known pioneers. Active between 1956-1965, Denson, who also recorded under the name Jesse James, is best-remembered for the stellar cast of musicians and vocalists that he featured on his recordings, including Eddie Cochran, Sam The Man Taylor, Dorsey Burnette, and Kenny Burrell the Jazz Guitar Band. Two songs -- Mississippi Bridge and Sixteen States -- featured the harmonies of Richard and Karen Carpenter, the only commercial recording with Karen singing background vocals. Denson had his greatest success as a songwriter when Elvis Presley recorded his hymn Miracle of the Rosary. ~ Craig Harris, Rovi