Posted on 03/06/2013 10:37:45 AM PST by the scotsman
'British rock guitarist Alvin Lee, a member of the band Ten Years After, has died aged 68.
His family announced on his official website that he unexpectedly died on 6 March following complications during routine surgery.
The Nottingham-born musician rose to fame after appearing at the Woodstock festival in 1969.
The band, who had eight Top 40 albums in the UK, had their biggest hit in 1971 with I'd Love To Change the World.
"We have lost a wonderful and much loved father and companion, the world has lost a truly great and gifted musician," said the statement from his wife and daughters.'
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I loved that video, cute, blonde, talanted, loud....RIP
Rest in peace Alvin Lee.
As a teenager with a cheap Kay guitar in the late ‘60s, Alvin Lee was one of my guitar heroes.
His Woodstock gig was definitely one of the peaks of that festival.
RIP
That seemed to be the “look” in those days - e.g. Robert Plant, Roger Daltry, Alvin.
And that’s just the guys!!
You’re right, I’m going home has the greatest guitar solo I have ever heard.
Yes especially Plant....He has not aged well at all!!!!!
Gee, you don’t think drugs, sex and rock n roll had anoything to do with that poor aging do you? ;-)
LOL you just made me think of Keith Richards, now there is a walking mummy!!!!!!
I'm very unhappy right now. Great, great guitar player.
Had the triple album “Isle of Wight” Festival. “I Can’t Keep From Cryin’” took up a whole side.
I played that record until you could see through it.
Lee died in Spain where he had been living.
My favorite song by him and so true. RIP Mr. Lee.
First Gary Moore, now Alvin Lee.....Maybe it’s not such a good idea for Brit guitarists to hang out in Spain.
Firstly, he died in Spain.
Secondly, you used the death of a much admired man to a make cheap political point. Have some respect.
No need including me in your comment. I didn't know he died in Spain. And I didn't accuse the NHS of killing him anyway.
Although I agree with you completely that he was much admired. What a wonderful musician. One could feel his guitar playing, feel the soul in it. He was not a technician like many guitarists that are lauded.
What you say is true. Touche
You may be thinking of Albert Lee with that Nashville reference. Another great guitar player.
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