Tommy Lee Cook was born in Danville, Virginia. He and his family moved to North Fort Myers, Florida in 1967. After a stint in the Air Force, he went to the University of Florida in Gainesville. He taught English for a while, but in 2002, he bought the Buckingham Blues Bar in Fort Myers. After some renovations, the bar has become a hotbed for blues performers passing through Florida. Tommy Lee and his band, The Buckingham Blues Band are regular performers at the bar and are generally the opening act for the major players that show up.

Tommy Lee says he has “been playing music ever since The Beatles first invaded the US.” His early bands followed the music trends of the day, but he quickly adjusted to playing Chicago styled electric blues. He admits that he has a particular passion for Albert Collins, but also enjoys Delbert McClinton and the southern rock of The Allman Brothers. Tommy Lee Cook plays and does the lead vocals on all cuts on his latest album.

The Buckingham Blues Band consists of Rex Bongo on guitar and backing vocals, Harry Cassano on keyboards and backing vocals, Scott Kamener on guitar, Arne England on slide guitar, Tbone Fonk on drums and backing vocals, and Andrei Koribanics on drums. The album also features special guests Bobby Capps on piano, Rick Rourke on sax, and Justin Richey on slide guitar.