[bd476]

Alvin Lee, born Graham Anthony Barnes was born December 19, 1944 in Nottingham, England. He was 68 when he died after routine surgery on March 6, 2013 in Marbella, Spain:

On March 6, 2013, Alvin Lee passed away from unforeseen complications following a routine surgical procedure for atrial arrhythmia. He is survived by his wife Evi, daughter Jasmin, former partner Suzanne (Jasmin's mother), sisters Irma and Janice and scores of fans around the world. Although he has left us, his music will live on. Official site: Alvin Lee

Rest in peace Alvin.

[Regal]

Just heard this song today. Wondered why no one had posted before.

[subterfuge]

Alvin Lee is gone? Damnit!

[ETL]

One of my favorite AL songs...

Play It Like It Used To Be:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f72KOETP0ao

[Vaquero]

I’m going home.

[ETL]

I Hear You Knockin’:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaPx2TYhjt0

[Slambat]

More to the point.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7DYz4Gzz9g

[dainbramaged]

Great guitarist, great song, great band. Saw them in person early ‘70’s, ten feet from the stage. I didn’t know he passed away.

[con-surf-ative]

Always did dig this song, but it is a socialist anthem. Helped lay the groundwork in lots of LSD addled brains for the liberal mayhem we are enduring today.

[Psalm 73]

Thanks for the post.
Saw him in mid-70s (Tampa Stadium), and again in the late 90s (small venue in New Haven) - put on a great show both times.
Had all his vinyl, bootlegs, too - some great jazz licks....

[TigersEye]

That was one of my favorite TYA songs. I didn’t know that Alvin Lee had died. RIP to a great musician!