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When it comes to guitar legend's Nottingham can
boast one of the finest.
Alvin Lee started playing guitar at the age of
13. By 15 he was the core of Ten Years After and getting ready to
make history by being on the line-up of the Woodstock festival.
His days with 10 years after might long be over
but Lee hasn't been standing still. He's played with the likes of
Steve Winwood, George Harrison and Ronnie Wood.
Now he's just released a new album, Alvin Lee in
Tennessee, where he teams up with the likes of former Elvis guitarist
Scotty Moore. He's also heading back to Nottingham to play live.
Alvin Lee
talks to John Holmes (part one)
During the interview, Alvin talks about:-
- Alvin Lee in Tennessee
- Playing / recording with Scotty Moore
- Playing Nottingham all those years ago.
- Life with the Jaybirds and Ten Years After.
- The meaning behind Ten Years After.
- Woodstock.
Alvin Lee
talks to John Holmes (part two)
Alvin Lee plays the Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham
on 24th May, 2004. More details on 0115 989 5555.
Alvin's new album, Alvin Lee in Tennessee is out
now on Repertoire Records, Cat. No. REPUK 1029
You can hear more interviews on this site and on
The Beat, BBC Radio Nottingham's premiere music show every Saturday
night between 1800 and 2200.
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