Alvin Lee

About

Guitarist who performed at Woodstock with his blues-rock band Ten Years After.

Before Fame

The first group he played with was called the Jaybirds. He moved to Germany to attain more attention and to reach a wider audience.

Trivia

He began playing the guitar when he was thirteen and was mostly influenced by his parents' collection of jazz and blues records.

Family Life

His parents Sam and Doris were fans of swing jazz and blues and would play albums for their children.

Associated With

Chuck Berry was a great inspiration to him as a child.