Retro Photos

#tbt #throwback Stumbled upon this never-seen-before (by me anyway) photo. I don’t know who took it or exactly which year (‘85?) but liked the blue hue and the Sennheiser mic (which was not commonly used by me as I had a Shure sponsorship) Now I’m curious…does anyone know the origin of this pic? 😎😜🇨🇦🎤❤️🌈
Update: The photo was taken at Kulturhaus Käfertal in Mannheim, Germany on May 10, 1985 while on tour with Bon Jovi. Thanks to Johan Hagman, of course!

Yearbook page from when Lee Aaron and Gowan performed at James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School, when the school won a radio contest. Late September or early October 1990

Lee Aaron clowning with Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden, who joined her on stage for the encore at L’Amour in Brooklyn, New York, May 26, 1984.

#tbt Bar none, my favourite Christmas gift ever, a baby, baby grand when I was 3. It’s dark in this picture because ADHD, excited little me, awoke at 4am in the morning to open gifts and apparently…give a piano recital😜 #christmas #throwback #nostalgia #1960s

#tbt Let’s just say ‘overkill’ was not a thought that entered our minds in the 80’s. Big hair, animal print, black eyeliner, studded bracelet AND, lace gloves;) #perfection #throwback #80s #fashionista

#tbt❤️ Yeah…I’ve frequently cited the impact #therunaways Queens of Noise album had on me when I was 14 years old…fairly obvious in the above pic😜❤️😎🎸🎤🥁🔥 #80s #80smusic #womenwhorock #throwback

Happy Birthday to this treasure trove of wonderful memories and life changing experiences! #bodyrock broke barriers for us at radio, surpassed sales records, won songwriting awards and was nominated for multiple Juno’s. Thank you #canada ❤️🇨🇦❤️🌈🎸🎤 #tbt #throwbackthursday #80s *now available as a reissue on sparkly purple vinyl!

#tbt Circa 1990 Taken in #montreal just after a MusiquePlus interview… #throwbackthursday #girlpower #canada 😜❤️🇨🇦🎤🌈

#tbt Once upon a time, I had a perm(s)…plural. My 17 year old says they’re making a comeback😳!!! Ha, ha! Who’s in? 😂🌈♥️ #80shair #80s #throwbackthursday #metoday #80sfashion #ontour #80snostalgia

#tbt Some Girls Do tour circa #1990s 😜❤️🎸🌈🇨🇦🎤😎 #throwbackthursday #throwback #90s #90smusic #90sstyle #classicrock #modernrock #rocknroll #canadianmade 🇨🇦

Promo photo for Metal Queen, 1984.

#tbt Some things change and some things just stay the same…like #aviators, thank God. Perfect for sleep deprived moms and rock stars…lol! 😎❤️🌈🎸🎤😀 #throwbackthursday #throwback #leeaaron #kerrangtshirt #kerrangmagazine #shades #sunglasses #canadiangirl #80s #80smusic

#tbt Having a #90s moment😜🌈♥️ #bustiers #crucifix #redlipstick #hoops #leather #90smusic #90sfashion #90saesthetic #throwbackthursday #throwback

#tbt Way back when JD Roberts was a host of Toronto Rocks and the MuchMusic Power Hour. I’m eternally grateful for his early enthusiasm and support of my career and the opportunity to be interviewed and share conversations with this brilliant man. #throwbackthursday #throwback #rocker #toronto #muchmusic #powerhour #leeaaron #80s #1984 😎😜❤️🥁🎸🎤🌈

The APEX of my 80s hair! Stylin’ on steroids…ha, ha! Pictured here with bassist Chris Brockway circa 1985!! #throwbackthursday #throwback ##80s #80sfashion #80smusic #livemusic #retro

#tbt Backstage at Reading Festival UK 1983. Who are those other dudes? 😜❤️🌈🎸🥁❤️😎 #england #uk #readingfestival #80s #80sfashion #80smusic #backstage #vintagestyle #leeaaron #throwback

#tbt Holy! Stumbled on this vintage shot …my band in spring ‘83 – clockwise from top – George Bernhardt, Mike Rizun, me (20 yrs) Frank Bartoletti & Jack Meli. Wowza! 😜❤️🌈🎸🥁🎤#throwbackthursday #throwback #80s #rockband #canadiankids #canadian #80smusic

#tbt Very first Lee Aaron promo poster ever. I drew that logo in art class when I was 17…isn’t that what we all did in high school back then…doodled our band logos and dreamed of being rock stars? ⭐️⭐️😜❤️🎸🌈 #throwbackthursday #throwback #80s #80smusic #80aesthetic #highschool #doodle #canadianartist #rocksinger

Super fun #throwback courtesy of the artistry of @sharnique94 (who has designed some of our Ts) Thanks Sharni for making me look like I could be in a #terminator movie kicking some serious Ai butt with my magical #flyingv 😜❤️🎸😎🌈♥️👢#throwbackthursday #80s #80sfashion #80smusic #epic #rocknroll #hardrock #classic #guitargirl

#tbt Super fun shot from the #atticrecords family days! Myself, Katrina Leskanich (Katrina and The Waves) and Belinda Metz goofing around with former promo rep Ralph Alphonso! @ralph_coffeejazzpoetry @katrina_leskanich @therealbelindametz #80s #80smusic #80sfashion #funtimes #throwbackthursday #throwback #recordday #rocknroll #candid #leeaaron

#tbt Circa #1987 Yeah…I guess I got a thing for red…😜🌈❤️🎸😎 #throwbackthursday #throwback #spandex #red #redaesthetic #fashionista #mystyle #scarves #80sfashion

#tbt Pal-ing around with Errol Starr circa #1987 when he was on the scene with his rocking R&B band Harbinger. #funtimes #randb #toronto #80s #80smusic #80sfashion #iwearmysunglassesatnight #canadian

#tbt That there folks is some good, old fashioned, journalist love! Paul Suter, who wrote for #kerrangmagazine back in the ’80s was a bonafide gentleman and champion of my musical efforts from the very beginning, and for that I am eternally grateful 😜❤️🌈🙏🎸 #journalist #80s #80smusic #80sfashion #80saesthetic #uk #england #hardrock #leeaaron #throwback #ThrowbackThursday

#tbt Different decade…same cheeky smile. Another killer shot from photographer extraordinaire @floriasigismondi #throwbackthursday #throwback #flashback #90s #90sfashion #90smusic #90sstyle #somegirlsdo #leeaaron

#tbt Wow! I’d forgotten all about this (so, thank you @iamchrisjp for posting) Our first GOLD (and later, double platinum) album award! It took 10 years of gigging (roughly 3000 shows) 7 years of recording and 5 albums to finally get there. I was never afraid of a little hard work!! 😜🏆🎸🌈🙏Pictured here with Al Mair, John Albani and Brian Allen. #stillgoingstrong #rocknroll #goldrecord #platinum #hardwork #80s #80smusic #canadianmusic

#tbt Hmmmm, just occurred to me that I’ve been wearing a version of the same stage clothes for 35 years. Do I hear shopping trip…lol? 🎸🌈😜❤️😎👠🩱 #throwbackthursday #throwback #thenandnow #80s #80sfashion #2022 #fashionista #ladyinred

#tbt The EL Mocambo 1984 and now. Yup, the one-night-ever in Lee Aaron ‘live’ history, we cracked out the incredibly large, awkward, heavy, wobbly spider-head drum riser because we wanted to look COOL. 😜 Lol. We are still COOL … and we are back at the brand NEW El Mocambo, July 22nd! Come down and be part of new history in the making as we record this show for a live album TBA 😉 … and yeah, the ‘fire-breathing’ thing was decommissioned so we put black-light tape all over his head instead. Super cool! 😎🎸🌈❤️
#throwbackthursday #throwback #elmocambo @theelmocambo #leeaaron #80s #80smusic #80sfashion #livemusic #torontoevents #torontolife #toronto

#tbt Standing in the doorway of the old Attic Records offices, doing….hmmm…not exactly sure what the heck I’m doing. Being cheeky and being the quintessential poster girl for 1985 fashion I think…😜😂🌈❤️🎸👅 #canadianclassicrock #throwbackthursday #beingsilly #80sfashion #80s #80smusic #rocknroll #canadianmusic #atticrecords

#tbt Sweden Rock Fest a decade ago…but we are BACK again to perform for our fave Nordics this June 2022! Check out the official website (link in bio) for more info and upcoming tour dates this summer/fall!! It’s good to be back😜❤️

#fbf Heavy Montreal 2018! What an incredible show! Stay tuned for concert announcements coming soon! We are thrilled to be getting back on the road to re-connect and perform for all you fine folks this summer! We miss you, I miss you so much😜! #flashback #flashbackfriday #liveshows #summertime #liveconcerts #canadianmusic #calgary #edmonton #kitchener #saskatoon #toronto #vancouver #swedenrockfestival #germany #hamburg #france

#fbf Many thanks to @johnalbaniphotos for sending this shot he snapped in London ‘85 when Roger invited us to pop in for a visit at Odyssey Studios when he was recording Under a Raging Moon. A fan girl moment for sure. And yes, that is a vintage #Porsche we’re leaning on and yes, those pants are back in style…not kidding😜 #flashbackfriday #flashback #rogerdaltrey #london #england #fangirl #porsche

#tbt Wide belts, shoulder pads, perms and men’s suit coats! Gosh…I have to say that #80sfashion sure was fun! #throwbackthursday #throwback #80smusic #80srock #canadian #classicrock

#fbf After the horrible events of the past day, getting sent this photo really helped lift my spirits today. Jett – and a very pregnant me – get a blessing mid-performance at the Women’s Blues Revue in #toronto 2005 from the late, great Salome Bey. A precious and touching moment it was nice to be reminded of. #MakeLoveNotWar #MusicNotWar #StandWithUkraine #flashback #Ukraine #freedom #SalomeBey #blessing #LeeAaron

#tbt Wacken 2018! Can’t wait to eat cake with this gang again! Check out the official website for upcoming shows this fall!! #leeaaron #livemusic #cake #Wacken #canadianmusic #modernrock #canadianclassicrock #edmonton #calgary #winnipeg

#tbt 1989/2021 Ummmmmm…my daughter has accused me of buying the same clothes over and over again…🤔🤪 #80sfashion #modernrock #2021fashion #80s #NewRelease #girlpower #leopardprint #canadianmusic #canadianclassicrock #ThrowbackThursday #throwbackpic

#fbf Crazy hair, don’t care….Rockin’ out somewhere late ‘90s. Live music is coming back and I am so bloody excited!!! #livemusic #90s #NewRelease #RadioOn #flashbackphoto #FlashbackFriday #girlpower #canadiangirl #modernrock #canadianclassicrock Canadian Classic Rock Agency

#tbt Backstage candid shot from Reading festival UK 1983! Thank you to fellow Canuck Mike Reno for inspiring the headband! It kept the sweat from going into my eyes that day! Rock’n’roll memories….😎😜 #throwbackthursday #readingfestival #1983 #1980s #80s #80smusic #80sfashion #canadianrock #canadianclassicrock #rocknroll #rock #memories #headbands #MikeReno #Loverboy

#fbf Oh my…I cannot wait to do this again…. #FlashbackFriday #germany #bangyourhead #festival #rock #rocknroll #liveconcert #livemusic #LeeAaron #diamondbaby #tour

#fbf Single cover for Shake It Up! Who misses the joy of popping the 45 RPM plastic adapter in the center of the disc and taking it for a turntable spin? Who had a suitcase record player? Lol…it defined my teenage years! #classicrock #girlpower #rocknroll #45s #VinylSingle #vinyl #80s #80smusic #80sfashion #rock #canadianartist

#FBF Touch the Powerline! With a drumstick preferably because wood is a terrible electricity conductor and you’ll survive that way … for 30 more years and go on to make 16 more albums and have a blast doing it…. 😎 Happy Friday! #covidramble #FlashbackFriday #classicrock #rocknroll #80smusic #rock #canadianclassic #CanadianArtist #canadianclassicrock #canadian #canadiangirl #girlpower #Powerline

#FBF An outtake from the Diamond Baby Blues photo shoot 2018!! So looking forward to stepping onto a stage/plane/dressing room/bus/studio/van/rehearsal space…anywhere!!!again with these stellar humans/musicians and treasured friends for life…but rest assured, we are busy behind the scenes crafting more new music for you guys as we speak!!! And it’s pretty darn killer if I do say so myself. #upsideofcovid #bandfamily #rockband #therealdeal #newmusic #femaleartist #rockvocals #girlpower #guitarplayer #drummer #bassplayer

#tbt One of my faves from #toronto photographer Taffi Rosen. We worked together a lot back then. She was super talented and creative, and collaborating with her was always so fun. #90s was all about tartan, combat boots, distorted guitars and velvet sofas🤪 #throwbackthursday #Torontophotograher #Toronto #grunge #classicrock #90sfashion #90smusic #rocknroll

#tbt RAW Magazine 1990! One of many pics taken by amazing Toronto photographer Taffi Rosen. Fun times! 😜😜#classicrock #rocknroll #photography #rockphotography #toronto #80s #90s #rockergirl

#fbf Seriously rockin’ out somewhere in 1987! I’m not sure exactly what live music will look like when it returns, but I can tell you this: 100 fans or 20,000 fans….everyone gets the same Show. Always. 100%. Every time. Can’t wait to do this with my rockn’roll brothers once again❤️❤️😎 #hope #livemusic #canadianmusic #canadianartist #rocknroll #classicrock #rock #newmusic #2021goals

#FBF Debut in London at the Marquee Club in 1983! Thank you to Mike Reno for making me think a headband would be a cool, and very Canadian fashion statement…😜 #80srock #London #MarqueeClub #retro #classicrock #80smusic #livemusic #femalesingers

#tbt Stumbled on this treasure cleaning up! Chart magazine’s list of the 20 most influential artists and albums (Bodyrock) of the 80s!!! Although, I’m betting Shania Twain didn’t wear a short skirt just because of me…I’m sure she could pick one out all by herself…lol😜❤️

#fbf Music Counts fundraiser 5 years ago today! Raising money to put instruments in the hands of the next generation of budding musicians! #musicians #musicmentor #musiccounts

#TBT Why I would have worried about my non-existent cleavage in this pic (hence the hand!) I’m not so sure…lol…but Toronto photographer Taffi Rosen nailed it in this BodyRock era capture. I’m so blessed to have been able to work with so many ultra-talented people over the years!

#TBT Nothing like a good, old fashioned GUITARMY rock out!!! Miss this!! #UK #Rockinghamfestival #England #Nottingham #tour #rocknroll #classicrock #canadianrock

#TBT Kumbaya Festival at Toronto’s Ontario Place forum Circa 1994 with John Albani and Knox Chandler from the Psychedelic Furs!!! Fun times!

#FBF Rippin’ it up at Sweden Rock Fest 2011 with my brother Dave Reimer! PURE Rock n’ Roll JOY!! Miss this! #SwedenRock #CanadianRock #ClassicRock #Rock #Sweden #Joy

Diana Rigg’s iconic role of Emma Peel in The Avengers influenced a whole generation of little girls. A bad-ass feminist icon and sleek fashionista, I admit, I stole a lot from her…it’s pretty obvious…the world will miss you Ms. Rigg. RIP… #TBT

Everyday is a Rock n’ Roll hair day! Full-on regalia Circa ‘83…LOL…the fashion didn’t survive but the mic sure did! I still use a Shure SM58 mic to this day…the best! #TBT (Metal Queen showcase at Heaven in Toronto Februrary 23, 1984)

#TBT Me and Billy Sheehan from Mr. BIG hanging and chatting after sharing the stage in Sweden in 2018! Oh how I can’t wait for the world to recover so we can all hang and chat again! Precious times.

#TBT Having a Madonna-ish moment Circa 1989…geez…these throwbacks remind me I really could be doing more sit ups…•sigh•

#FBF Circa 1991, Killer shot by Floria Sigismondi during the Some Girls Do album sessions 😜

#FBF. I have my dear cousin Heather Middleton to thank for unearthing this rare treasure. John (JD) Roberts and I -The New Music show – circa ‘84. John now being FOX News chief White House correspondent this made me smile…keep on Rockin’ in the Free world John!

#TBT Flash Magazine Circa 1985, I’m embarrassed to say, but I’m pretty confident there were some leg warmers going on down below… #trendy #trendmaster #80srock #1985 #leeaaron #metalqueen #canadianrock

#TBT 1985. Hanging with the old Attic records gang ❤️

#TBT Toronto Sun 1990❤️❤️

#FBF 1987….

#TBT Pictured here in (I think about 1985?) with the amazing Gary Slaight! Incredible philanthropist and game changer for the Canadian music and media industry…

#TBT In the wake of the Hands On video, we’d often get surprised by a local friend riding his Harley directly onto stage to provide us with a cool prop…this is one such occasion!

#TBT Love this cheesy GIF! 80s budget videos rock! That lazer beam is EPIC!

#FBF Circa 1985. Those are some serious 1985 clothes…lol…ok, I still have those pants😜

#FBF From the 1987 Eamon Macabe album shoot for self titled 4th Lee Aaron Album. Cat Woman called and wants her outfit back 😉

#FBF Thanks John Law for posting this gem…lol…at first glance my son said “you pretty much look the same…I mean no, I mean…well…older..” Ha, ha…welcome to life 😉

#FBF 8 years ago at Sweden Rock Festival! Time to go back – we miss you Sweden!!

#FBF One of my very first photo sessions ever back in 1981 (on the left) fast forward a decade to 1991…Some Girls Do…pick the same wardrobe over and over again…lol😜

#TBT Cover of SOUNDS magazine circa 1985…cool weekly music rag from The UK. This was shot during our spring tour with Bon Jovi that year 🙂

On the cusp of our new release POWER, SOUL, ROCK N’ ROLL – Live in Germany, a little German blast from the past circa ‘85. Me and the lovely Doro Pesch! #TBT #Germany #MetalQueens (Heavy Metal Christmas Festival, Ulm, Germany, December 21, 1985)

#FBF Thanks for sharing this pic Johan Hagman! This was a ‘Some Girls Do’ era shot taken in Toronto in 1991.

#TBT Stumbled on this snapshot the other day…flying over to play Reading Festival in 1983…check out those swanky airline seats! Ahhh…. the days of hot meals, real silverware and free cocktails in air 🙂

#TBT Belting it out somewhere circa ’85 (or so)…Hmmmm…spandex, mesh, studs and LOTS of hairspray…back in simpler times…LOL 🙂

#TBT Candid shot backstage on the Diamond Baby Blues Tour. First rule of Rock Club 1. DO talk about Rock Club. Second rule of Rock Club 2. Learn to tune your Guitar😜

#TBT Circa 1983? Just when you think you’re a real original, some photographer takes the classic shot of you behind the old chain link fence…and my push-up bra appears to have malfunctioned…Lol😜

#FBF Armed with a Flying V, I’m….ummm…..quintessential 80’s Baby 😉

#TBT Stumbled on this classic photo of the All Star Band at The Music Express Awards circa 1990? Amongst the old gang are Alan Frew, Derry Grehan, Sass Jordan, Ian Thomas, Gil Moore, Mike Levine, Domenic Troiano and Colin Linden. So great to see many of these talents still touring and making vibrant music today!!

#TBT Wondering about those fab background vocals on my last 2 albums? That would be our amazing bass player – also a great vocalist – Mr. Dave Reimer (and moi) in the studio cutting BG’s on Diamond Baby Blues!

#TBT My happy place…in front of a mic, sharing, singing, smiling…

#TBT LIVE shot from Bang Your Head festival last summer 2017! Stay tuned for updates…NEW Lee Aaron Live Album coming soon 😉

#TBT Circa ‘91 So very lucky to be one of the first artists to work with the ultra talented Floria Sigismondi – album art and video (she also directed the Peace on Earth vid) – she’s now directing episodes of Handmaid’s Tale..

#TBT Ahh, the good old days of picture discs! 1985 Barely Holding On put out by Attic/Road Runner #picturedisc #vinyl

#TBT cover of Sounds circa 1985…a small part of an ongoing love affair with the UK!

#TBT 17 years old in my parents kitchen working on a song. Check out the fab wallpaper and boom box 😜 #songwriter #rock

#TBT Rocking at the Calgary Stampede circa 1990’s. My kids saw this and were like “It looks like you’ve got clown hair..” *sigh*…and I thought I was cool #Calgary #the90’s

#TBT Europe tour ‘85. For those about to rock…:)

#TBT This fab pic was taken by my former guitarist John Albani who was also a great photographer! #80srock

#TBT Last summer with my brother Sean Kelly @bangyourhead – Summer 2018 – Wacken #Germany #rockfest

#FBF Visiting the mighty C-Fox Vancouver in ‘84! Who misses the good old days of AOR radio #RockRadio

#FBF Rockin’ my hometown summer 2016 Pacific National Exhibition! #Vancouver #fireandgasolinetour

#TBT Rare shot by Floria Sigismondi. It’s the “Can’t wait to get out of this ridiculous metal bra,” face😜

#FBF Euro Call of The Wild tour ’85. Lol…some power poses never change:)

#FBF Never thought I’d say my hair is too big but, YUP….my old pal Cody Jeffries will MC tonite @monkeyottawa #rock

#TBT Great memories of working with legendary rock photographer Ray Palmer. Brilliant person/talent all round.

#TBT Me, Katrina and Belinda – all Attic Records label-mates – back in the ’80s 🙂

#TBT Lol…apparently you can get the ‘Lee Aaron look’ @ http://polyvore.com …hmm…must remember to shop there

#TBT Me and our sweet-not so little-girl soaking up the Mexican sun 6 weeks ago *sigh* #daughters #vacationmode

#FBF 6 days ago in Calgary, me and Sean Kelly accepting a Music Express Award for Fire and Gasoline! #themusicexpress

#TBT Getting ready backstage Europe tour ’87. Vocal warm-ups, stretches, lipstick…some things never change😜

#TBT original Europe pressing of Metal Queen on vinyl. Summer 2017 we rock Germany and the UK again! #leeaarontour

#TBT Button from the 80’s…a girl can never have too many microphones😜

#TBT Metal Queen video still ’84. Seriously the first and last time I picked up a tarantula #metalqueen

#TBT Toronto Star collection 1983. Just discovered I can buy this pic from Getty for $575! #selfietime

#TBT Montreal, 2001, with guitarist extraordinaire Frank Marino

#TBT This Sunday I am honoured to donate this iconic 1984 outfit to the National Music Centre Calgary @nmc_canada

#TBT Happy in Copenhagen 1989…

#TBT Reading Festival UK ’83! Can’t wait to return for @RockinghamUK in October! #Fireandgasolinetour

#TBT 80’s hamming it up backstage with @brucedickinson_ at L’Amour in Brooklyn

#TBT Cover of the Metal Queen vinyl single 1984😜

#TBT One of my fave shoots with Brit photographer Eamonn McCabe. Stay tuned for news of a UK show this fall!!

#TBT Lol…where were the fashion police that day?😜 #rockinthe80s #fashioncrimes

#TBT Rare 2006 pic. Thank you Wilson sisters for teaching me that being a rock chick WAS a legit career choice!

#TBT…Loving England 1987! The band and I in Europe showing off our complimentary Metal Hammer T’s…LOL…yep, you know you’re 20 when you think it’s really cool to ALL wear them out at the same time! #fbf #flashbackfriday #freestuff #europe #bandbrothers #rockband #80s #80sstyle #80sfashion #80smusic #80srock #metalhammer