Leslie Lemke was born on January 31,1952 and is a blind American savant who is most notable for his work as a musician.
10 Facts About Leslie Lemke
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Leslie Lemke was born prematurely in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1952.
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Leslie Lemke had brain damage that caused cerebral palsy and severe intellectual disability.
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Leslie Lemke was 12 before he learned to stand, and 15 before he learned to walk.
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Soon Leslie Lemke was playing these tunes on the piano and used other instruments such as drums, accordion, and chord organ.
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Leslie Lemke was playing all styles of music, from ragtime to classical.
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Leslie Lemke could remember and play back a musical piece of any length flawlessly after hearing it once.
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Leslie Lemke was known to have composed songs on the spot, singing with a baritone voice.
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Leslie Lemke is the subject of Fred Small's song, "Leslie Lemke is Different" and makes a short appearance in Michael Vey 4.
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Leslie Lemke has toured the United States, Scandinavia, and Japan, and has given free concerts on occasion.