The Great Alvin Lee Dies
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grooveman
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Very devastating news. Been a fan since the late 60's and bought several TYA LPs as they were released. I saw TYA in 1973 at the old Chicago Amphitheater when I was in my teens. In the 80's I saw TYA on a reunion tour, at The Park West. Both great concerts, that I'll always remember fondly.
While learning to play the guitar in the late 60's early 70's. Alvin inspired me to kick up the speed in my playing(not easy for a 13 yr old) and actually buy a sunburst Gibson ES-335, which I still own today. A great loss in the guitar and rock world. RIP......Alvin, you're finally home.
While learning to play the guitar in the late 60's early 70's. Alvin inspired me to kick up the speed in my playing(not easy for a 13 yr old) and actually buy a sunburst Gibson ES-335, which I still own today. A great loss in the guitar and rock world. RIP......Alvin, you're finally home.
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Spookyfoot
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Shocking news, what a fantastic player. Damn.
Avin Lee opened for John Kay/Steppenwolf - both were spectacular
A friend just texted me about it.
I used to hang around over at this particular friend's house, he had 3 older brothers, and one of them had A Space in Time.
I thought that was pretty damn cool as a 12 or 13 yr old.
I got everything TYA & Alvin put out over the years, and was lucky enough to see his solo act several times in the St Louis area.
The best time had to be at Stages in Granite City where Mick Taylor played with him.
One of the best guitarists ever.
R.I.P. Alvin
I used to hang around over at this particular friend's house, he had 3 older brothers, and one of them had A Space in Time.
I thought that was pretty damn cool as a 12 or 13 yr old.
I got everything TYA & Alvin put out over the years, and was lucky enough to see his solo act several times in the St Louis area.
The best time had to be at Stages in Granite City where Mick Taylor played with him.
One of the best guitarists ever.
R.I.P. Alvin
Just a correction to another post. Cricklewood Green was released in April 1970.
Their first album TYA (1967) was a dud, the second, a live Undead (1968) contained "I'm Going Home" which put them on the charts in the US and UK.
They did not have any major success in the US until after their appearance at Woodstock in 1969.
RIP Alvin.
Their first album TYA (1967) was a dud, the second, a live Undead (1968) contained "I'm Going Home" which put them on the charts in the US and UK.
They did not have any major success in the US until after their appearance at Woodstock in 1969.
RIP Alvin.
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I found this Alvin Lee quote online . . .
This is one of the reasons I stopped listening to rock in the 70's & gravitated towards Jazz.
"In a 1975 interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Lee lamented how after the Woodstock performance audiences wanted more rock-driven songs from the band.
"We had respectful audiences then who would appreciate a jam or a swing," Lee said. "But after Woodstock, the audience got very noisy and only wanted to hear things like 'I'm Going Home.'"
He added: "I've always been much more of a guitar picker but I began to feel forced into a position of being the epitome of a rock and roll guitarist."
This is one of the reasons I stopped listening to rock in the 70's & gravitated towards Jazz.
"In a 1975 interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Lee lamented how after the Woodstock performance audiences wanted more rock-driven songs from the band.
"We had respectful audiences then who would appreciate a jam or a swing," Lee said. "But after Woodstock, the audience got very noisy and only wanted to hear things like 'I'm Going Home.'"
He added: "I've always been much more of a guitar picker but I began to feel forced into a position of being the epitome of a rock and roll guitarist."
Oh man. I can't believe this.
Rest In Peace.
Rest In Peace.
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My Favorite Woofers.
What the hell was he doing opening for Foghat? Shoulda been the other way around!
