Rita Lee Jones, known as Rita Lee, (December 31, 1947) is a Brazilian rock singer and composer. Lee was born in São Paulo, Brazil, from an U.S. American father and an Italo-Brazilian mother. She used to be part of a rock group called Os Mutantes. After she left the group, she became the band leader of “Rita Lee & Tutti Frutti” and then went on to enjoy a successful solo career. She recorded more than 30 albums in her 40 years of success. Known a ... See more [+] s the “Queen of Brazilian Rock,” Lee remains one of the most important figures in Brazilian music. She is also an actress, television host and an author of children’s books.
