Browsing: Alvin Lee

It has taken 55 years for an audio recording of the entire epic standalone performance of Ten Years After at Woodstock to be released. Originally recorded on the evening of 17th August 1969, the band’s live triumph is now preserved for posterity, newly restored and featuring fresh mixes from the 2” multi track tapes. Loraine Burgon, girlfriend of frontman Alvin Lee between 1963-1973, shares with us her track-by-track commentary of the set!

thousands of Ten Years After fans across the globe have already taken delivery of the eagerly anticipated 50th anniversary edition mix of A Space In Time by renowned UK producer Chris Kimsey

Part two of Alvin Lee tribute!

Alvin was one of the world’s most recognizable and respected guitarists as front man of UK blues rockers Ten Years After and subsequently throughout his long and successful solo career.

‘A Space In Time’ out on March 17 via Chrysalis Records!

“Not for Alvin to gradually diminish and fade like a dying ember. He finished still playing brilliantly, still shooting from the hip, still the classic guitar slinger.” – Pete Pritchard, Alvin’s bass player

Despite a star-studded line up which included Jimi Hendrix, The Who and Santana it was the lesser-known provincial blues-rock band Ten Years After who were the real showstoppers.

Ten Years After stormed the stages of rock, and they created a sensation that stunned audiences…

On the two -year anniversary of Alvin Lee’s passing, current front man Marcus Bonfanti strives to keep his legacy alive.

Alvin Lee, the guitarist and singer for English blues-rock band Ten Years After has passed away.