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Alvin Lee Quotes

Alvin Lee quotes

English Musician December 19, 1944

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He saw us play a few times in fact. I did this song called I Can't Keep From Crying Sometimes, and Jimi loved it. He paid me a huge compliment when he told me that he was thinking of doing something similar himself! Alvin Lee
There is a big age gap between my sisters Janice and Irma and myself so I didn't know them that well when I was younger although they have been very supportive in later life. Alvin Lee
Alvin Lee quote: "I started off playing the clarinet, after I was inspired by..."
I started off playing the clarinet, after I was inspired by listening to my dad's Benny Goodman records. Alvin Lee
George Harrison was also a pleasure to work with. He was one of the most famous people I've ever known, but in spite of that fame, he was such a nice and friendly guy. Alvin Lee
Alvin Lee quote: "So if you see Ten Years After, it's not me anymore. I'm very..."
So if you see Ten Years After, it's not me anymore. I'm very happy with what I am doing now. Alvin Lee
It wasn't until the movie came out that it all changed for us. Some people say it was the start of Ten Years After, but in another way, it was the beginning of the end. Alvin Lee
Alvin Lee quote: "Back in those days we thought we could change the world."
Back in those days we thought we could change the world. Alvin Lee
I think a lot of modern day guitarists start off playing like Eddie van Halen, and they don't take the time to learn the basics. Alvin Lee
We also did something called the Texas Peace Festival, which was actually a better gig both musically, and in the way it was organised. Alvin Lee
The chances of a reunion now are less likely. I was thinking of having a 40th anniversary of the band, but now they are really another band, so it's all a bit weird. Alvin Lee
Alvin Lee quote: "I went to see John Mayall at the Marquee, with Peter Green on..."
I went to see John Mayall at the Marquee, with Peter Green on guitar, and that was a particularly good gig. Alvin Lee
Strangely enough, through all those school years I decided at 13 or 14 I was going to be a musician and so school was just something to get out of the way, a waste of time and not to bother with it. Alvin Lee
They have decided to tour under the name of Ten Years After which I don't think is very cool. To be honest, they have had to do that as it's the only way they can get any work. Alvin Lee
Alvin Lee quote: "It will be the first time I've played live with a double bass."
It will be the first time I've played live with a double bass. Alvin Lee
Alvin Lee quote: "Anywhere you go in the world is what you make of it, not what..."
Anywhere you go in the world is what you make of it, not what you read in books. Alvin Lee

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