Who is Carol Lee of the back-up singers?

Carol Lee Scott is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. She is best known as a backing vocalist for The Beach Boys, whom she toured and recorded with from 1973 until 2012. She also performed with the band's leaders, Brian Wilson and Mike Love, on their respective solo tours.

Lee was born in Los Angeles, California, and began her singing career in the 1960s. She released two solo albums, "Carol Lee Scott" (1970) and "Carol Lee" (1971), before joining The Beach Boys. With the band, she recorded on albums such as "Holland" (1973), "15 Big Ones" (1976), and "Still Cruisin'" (1989). She also sang lead vocals on several of their songs, including "Sail On, Sailor" and "Leaving This Town".

In addition to her work with The Beach Boys, Lee has also collaborated with other artists, including Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and The Everly Brothers. She has also released two solo albums since leaving the band, "Heartstrings" (2014) and "Christmas Angel" (2020).

Here are some interesting facts about Carol Lee:

* She is the daughter of Carol Lee Scott, a famous radio singer in the 1940s and 1950s.

* Lee was a member of the girl group The Honeys, who were signed to The Beach Boys' record label, Brother Records.

* Lee has been married to her husband, Jim, since 1974. They have two children, a son named James and a daughter named Caroline.

* Lee is a philanthropist and has been involved in several charities, including the American Heart Association and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.