Laura Lee is an American soul and gospel singer, best known for her work in the 1960s and 1970s. Born in Chicago, she came to prominence with Chess Records, later moving to Hot Wax Records, where she had several hits, including "Dirty Man" and "Women's Love Rights." Lee's powerful voice and raw, emotive style, often dealing with themes of love, loss, and female empowerment, made her an influential figure in the development of soul music. Despite her significant contributions to the genre, she remains somewhat underappreciated in the broader history of popular music.