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« on: March 07, 2013, 06:17:31 AM »


Alvin Lee goes home


Groundbreaking guitarist dies after routine surgery

By Mark C. Brown 18 hours ago
Guitarist Alvin Lee has died unexpectedly and suddenly in Spain after what was supposed to be routine surgery, according to his family.


When Woodstock is mentioned people remember iconic performances by Sly & the Family Stone, Santana, The Who, CSNY and more. Fewer remember the break-out appearance by Lee and his band Ten Years After, featuring a blazing-hot 11-minute rendition of what would become Lee’s signature song. Noting his surroundings, Lee introduced it thusly: “This is a thing called ‘I’m Going Home’ – by helicopter.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW5M5xljdCI&feature=player_embedded

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With great sadness we have to announce that Alvin unexpectedly passed away early this morning after unforeseen complications following a routine surgical procedure. We have lost a wonderful, much loved father and companion, the world has lost a truly great and gifted musician.

    -- Jasmin, Evi and Suzanne




Rest in peace, Alvin Lee.
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« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2013, 07:29:11 AM »

Thanks Nut. I hadn't heard the sad news. Such memories of my youth!

RIP Alvin Lee

Ten years after - I'd love to change to world
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« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2013, 11:32:25 AM »

So sorry to hear this! "Going Home" at Woodstock was undoubtedly one of the greatest live performances of all times. Listening to it now...
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