Alvin said he liked the strat, but his pinky would hit the volume knob and turn it down. Luckily he was a tinkerer, and he installed a strat pick up on his Gibson, so he would have the best of both worlds.
Interesting that he references a few Cream numbers in his extended improvisation: "Steppin' Out" and "Sunshine of Your Love". I liked TYA''s "Spoonful", usually taken at faster pace than Cream's version. It was notable without surpassing the latter.
Got lucky...Saw them live Van Dyke club Plymouth December 68...fabulous playing...no support band...just one long gig ....!!!!!...Packed club that night..!!!!
from the Alvin Lee official instagram: “Ten Years After was called a 'Underground Movement'. It was the time when we could get on stage and play in street clothes, like jeans and t-shirts. You didn't have to bow and do the show-biz kind of thing. It was pure, one hundred percent music. That was what it was all about. It was about the playing, and of course the extended solos, and the ten minute songs. It might've been self indulgent, but it was a very healthy situation for a band to be able to play just the way they wanted to play. I think that attitude is, what is interesting people today. It's a good healthy attitude towards music”
they didn’t have rehearsals. their rehearsals were recording sessions. this was surely for Wim Wender’s camera. why would they have to rehearse a standard blues song, (twice!)?
I would not mind paying my weeks wages to see this wonderful man, he actually is my therapy. God rest him l just came across him a year ago and l love him, and you know that. ❤
I was lucky enough to TYA twice, and seen him with TYL, Alvin Lee & Company, the Alvin Lee Band, and he was always amazing! This is such a great find, and thanks for posting it! Alvin playing a Strat is so cool to see!
First time i saw or heard them was woodsock film not long after they played Liverpool University rushed down to Nems ( brian epstiene's shop ) got a ticket was delighted and not disappointed what a band !
True legends of the 60’s and 70’s! What incredible memories come flooding back to my teenage years of and uncomplicated time grooving to great blues. RIP to the best guitarist i have ever heard. A tight band so easy to listen to and smile with amazement at their skills.
