houses and an army of fans who know that Merrilee Alive is what
entertaining is all about.
Raised in the Pacific Northwest, Merrilee now lives in the
countryside near Seattle. She lives on the farm once owned by her
grandfather and attends to her may interests. Merrilee continues to
perform with her own band and with Seattle Women in Rhythm &
Blues.
In 1989, Merrilee’s lifetime musical achievements were honored
by the Northwest Area Musicians’ Association. NAMA bestowed
upon her their highest award, induction into the prestigious NAMA
Hall of Fame.
Merrilee’s many gifts and talents continue to earn her great
praise and high awards. But for those of us who love her and have
been blessed by her talents, the highest place she’ll ever hold is
the same place she’s held for so long - the place in our hearts.
Merrilee Rush surprises people everywhere she goes. Her
mega-hit, Angel of the Morning (recently covered by Shaggy)
recorded in Nashville made her a huge country/pop crossover
artist. But actually Merrilee is a rocker.
In her show, her Little Richard medley brings people to their feet.
According to American Musical Review, it is amazing how Merrilee
Rush can change gears in her singing style. Although Merrilee Rush
has the same smooth sweet style as heard in Angel she can belt
out rock & roll with the best of them.
T H E K I L L E R V E E S
Known in the business as the rhythm section to the stars, Jeff
and Tommy Vee have been playing stand up drums and doghouse
here.
They have performed, recorded and toured with a virtual who’s
who of the music business. Bobby Vee, Little Richard, Jerry Lee
Lewis, Carl Perkins, The Crickets, Paul McCartney, Ronnie Wood,
Brian Setzer, and Chuck Berry just to name a few. Their main gig
these days is as the rhythm section for Mathew & Gunnar Nelson.
They also perform in and are the producers of the critically
acclaimed show “The Original Stars of American Bandstand”
Featuring Shirley Alston Reeves – The Original Lead Singer Of
The Shirelles, Brian Hyland, Chris Montez, The Chiffons, Johnny
Tillotson, and Merrilee Rush.