Jack Lee (musician) Death: How did Jack Lee die?

Jack Lee died after a three-year battle with colon cancer. His death was confirmed by his family who stated that he died on May 26, 2023, at the age of 71.

“He never gave up on his music, to the very end. His guitar, right by his side. His lived his songs. One by one they told the story of his life. Some dreams die. His never will,” his family shared in an official statement.

Lee founded the group called Nerve which also involved Chase and Collins, prolific songwriters and singers. They secured a $2,000 loan to record a four-song, self-titled, self-released EP in San Francisco that featured two of Lee’s compositions Give Me Some Time and Hanging on the Telephone. 

Hanging on the Telephone was later recorded by Blonde vocalist Harry in 1978, after it was sent to him by writer Jeffrey Lee Prince, who was then the President of the Blondie Fan Club. The song was also covered by other artistes including Def Leppard, Cat  Power, Davila 666, and more. The original version which was recorded by Nerves was featured on the popular Netflix tv series Outer Banks.