Albert Lee (born December 21, 1943 in Leominster, Herefordshire) is an English guitarist known for his finger-style and Hybrid picking technique. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (346x672, 75 KB) Summary http://www. ... 1950s-style Telecaster with natural finish, with metal bridge cover removed. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... country music, see Country music (disambiguation) Country music, the first half of Billboards country and western music category, is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States. ... Rockabilly is one of the earliest styles of rock and roll music, and emerged in the early-1950s. ... Rock and roll (also spelled Rock n Roll, especially in its first decade), also called rock, is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles. ... For other uses, see Rock music (disambiguation). ... Year 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... A&M Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Universal Music Group. ... The Music Corporation of America was a United States based corporation in the music business. ... Polydor Records is a record label once headquartered in Germany. ... Sugar Hill Records is a folk music label that was founded in 1978 by Barry Poss and was acquired by the Welk Music Group in 1998. ... The Fender Telecaster, also known as a Tele, is a typically dual-pickup, solid-body electric guitar made by Fender. ... Set of Ernie Ball Regular Slinky electric guitar strings Ernie Ball (1930 – September 9, 2004) was an American entrepreneur, musician, and innovator, widely acclaimed as a revolutionary in the development of guitar-related products. ... Music Man is an American guitar, bass guitar and amplifier manufacturer. ... 1960 Gibson J-200 Gibson J-200 (Super Jumbo 200) is an acoustic guitar model produced by the Gibson Guitar Corporation. ... The Gibson Les Paul is a popular solidbody electric guitar originally developed in the early 1950s. ... “Stratocaster” redirects here. ... is the 355th day of the year (356th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1943 (MCMXLIII) was a common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... , For the Leominster in the USA, see Leominster, Massachusetts. ... Herefordshire is a historic and ceremonial county and unitary district (known as County of Herefordshire) in the West Midlands region of England. ... This article is about the English as an ethnic group and nation. ... For the UK magazine, see Guitarist (magazine). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Fingerstyle guitar. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Early life

He grew up in Blackheath, London. His father was a musician, and Albert studied piano. During this time, like many of his age, he became a fan of Buddy Holly, and also Jerry Lee Lewis. He took up guitar in 1958 when his parents bought him a second hand Höfner President which he later traded in for a Czechoslovakian Grazioso, the forerunner of the Futurama. Later, he wished he had bought a Fender instead. Albert left school at age 16 to play full-time. Blackheath is a suburb of London, divided between the London Borough of Lewisham and the London Borough of Greenwich. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... For the Weezer song, see Buddy Holly (song). ... Jerry Lee Lewis (born September 29, 1935), also known by the nickname The Killer, is an American rock and roll and country music singer, songwriter, and pianist. ... Jan. ... Karl Höfner GmbH & Co. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... It has been suggested that Fender Amplifier History be merged into this article or section. ...

Career

Early career in England

Lee was with a variety of bands from 1959 onwards, playing mostly R&B, country music and rock and roll. Lee first experienced commercial success as the lead guitarist with Chris Farlowe and The Thunderbirds. Lee says that he enjoyed playing the Stax-type material, but he really wanted to play Country music. Consequently he left Farlowe and the Thunderbirds in 1968. Year 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... country music, see Country music (disambiguation) Country music, the first half of Billboards country and western music category, is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States. ... Rock and roll (also spelled Rock n Roll, especially in its first decade), also called rock, is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles. ... Chris Farlowe is an English pop singer and one-time amateur boxer. ... Stax Records is an American record label, originally based out of Memphis, Tennessee. ... country music, see Country music (disambiguation) Country music, the first half of Billboards country and western music category, is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States. ...

During his time playing with Heads Hands & Feet, Lee became a "guitar hero", playing his Fender Telecaster at breakneck speed.^[1] Heads Hands & Feet became a very popular live band in the UK and also in Europe, where they appeared on the German music programme Beat-Club. The Fender Telecaster, also known as a Tele, is a typically dual-pickup, solid-body electric guitar made by Fender. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Timbaland. ...

International success

Lee left for Los Angeles, California in 1974 as offers of session work were flooding in, although efforts to record and release his own albums were stalling. In 1976, Lee was asked to join Emmylou Harris's Hot Band, replacing one of his heroes James Burton. Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Emmylou Harris (b. ... Emmylou Harris (b. ... James Burton (born August 21, 1939 in Minden, Louisiana) is an American guitarist. ...

Starting in 1978, Lee worked for five years with Eric Clapton, playing and singing for a live concert recording at the Budokan in Japan. Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Eric Patrick Clapton CBE (born 30 March 1945), nicknamed Slowhand, is a Grammy Award winning English guitarist, singer, songwriter and composer. ... For the computer game Budokan, see Budokan: The Martial Spirit For the style of Karate, see Budokan Karate-do The Nippon Budokan ), often shortened to just Budokan, is an arena in central Tokyo. ...

Albert Lee was responsible for The Everly Brothers 1983 reunion concert and was the musical director.^[2] Lee is a regular player with the Everlys. The Everly Brothers, (Don Everly, born Isaac Donald Everly February 1, 1937, Brownie, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, Phil Everly, born Phillip Everly, January 19, 1939, Chicago, Illinois) are male siblings who were top-selling country-influenced rock and roll performers, best known for their steel-string guitar playing and close harmony... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ...

In 1987, Lee was invited by Gerry Hogan to headline at a Steel Guitar Festival in Newbury, Berkshire. Lee was at first intimidated by the prospect of having to front a band, however, the gig was successful and he now tours with Hogan's Heroes on a regular basis. Hogan's Heroes are renowned for attracting celebrities to their gigs. Stars such as Eric Clapton, Lonnie Donegan, Marty Wilde, Willie Nelson, Nanci Griffith, Don Everly, Emmylou Harris, Sonny Curtis and Rodney Crowell have all jammed with the band at one time or another. A Dobro style resonator guitar Steel guitar, strictly speaking, refers to a method of playing using a metal slide (or steel) on a guitar played horizontally, with the strings uppermost. ... Newbury is a civil parish and the principal town in the west of the county of Berkshire in England. ... Eric Patrick Clapton CBE (born 30 March 1945), nicknamed Slowhand, is a Grammy Award winning English guitarist, singer, songwriter and composer. ... Lonnie Donegan MBE (29 April 1931 – 3 November 2002) was a skiffle musician, possibly the most famous of them all, with more than 20 UK Top 30 hits to his name. ... Marty Wilde (born Reginald Leonard Smith, April 15, 1939, in Greenwich, South London) is an English singer and songwriter. ... Willie Nelson (born Willie Hugh Nelson, April 30, 1933) is an American entertainer and songwriter, born and raised in Abbott, Texas. ... Depiction of Nanci Griffith on the cover of her album Flyer Nanci Caroline Griffith, (born July 6, 1953 in Seguin, Texas) is an American singer, guitarist and songwriter from Austin, Texas. ... Don (born February 1, 1937 in Brownie, a small coal-mining town (now defunct) near Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky) and Phil Everly (born January 18, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois) are country-influenced rock and roll performers who had their greatest success in the 1950s. ... Emmylou Harris (b. ... Sonny Curtis (born May 9, 1937, in Meadow, Texas) is an American singer and songwriter. ... Texas singer/songwriter, considered as a part of both the Alt Country and the mainstream Country music camps. ...

In 2002, Albert Lee appeared at the Concert for George. DVD Cover For the released album, see Concert for George (album). ...

Also in 2002, Lee received a Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance for Foggy Mountain Breakdown from the CD Earl Scruggs and Friends. The Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance was first awarded in 1970. ... Foggy Mountain Breakdown is a famous bluegrass music instrumental by the seminal bluegrass artists Flatt and Scruggs. ... Earl Scruggs performing at The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on June 12th, 2005 Earl Eugene Scruggs (born January 6, 1924) is a musician noted for creating a banjo style (now called Scruggs style) that is a defining characteristic of bluegrass music. ...

Lee continues to tour and work in the studio, and tours on a regular basis with Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings. Bill Wymans Rhythm Kings are a Blues-rock band founded and lead by former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman. ...

Awards, accolades and legacy

Lee has received many awards for his playing, including the five times consecutive winner of Guitar Player magazine's "Best Country Guitarist".[3]

Lee is known within the music industry for his speed of playing and his technical virtuosity [4] and yet by the same token, one of the most melodic, playing slower passages approximating the sound of the Pedal Steel Guitar with his Music Man and Telecaster guitars which are equipped with B-Benders. Pedal steel guitar with two 10-string necks The pedal steel guitar is a type of electric guitar that uses a metal slide to stop the strings, rather than fingers on strings as with a conventional guitar. ... Music Man is an American guitar, bass guitar and amplifier manufacturer. ... B-Bender is a system designed for Fender Telecaster guitars that enables a player to simulate a bending of a single B-string up to a whole tone (thus the name). ...

He is known as, "the guitar player's, guitar player"^[3] because of the presence of so many guitarists, famous or unknown, everywhere he performs. Albert Lee is also referred to as "Mr. Telecaster".^[4] A long time Telecaster player, Lee wrote a forward to A.R. Duchossoir's book detailing the history of the instrument. 1950s-style Telecaster with natural finish, with metal bridge cover removed. ...

Albert Lee's song "Country Boy", helped to redefine country guitar for a whole generation of players, and was later to become a huge hit for multi instrumentalist Ricky Skaggs. Ricky Skaggs, April 1988 Ricky Skaggs1st off Skaggs was known to hate everyone he met. ...

Despite positive press from Melody Maker and New Musical Express, Lee has never achieved any great commercial success in terms of vast record sales during his career, but more as a live performer, session player and sideman, perhaps due to his self effacing stage presence. Lee has been described by his peers who include Jimmy Page and Ritchie Blackmore, as a complete gentleman who does not know the meaning of the word ego.^[1] Melody Maker, published in the United Kingdom, was (until its closure) the worlds oldest weekly music newspaper. ... The New Musical Express (better known as the NME) is a weekly magazine about popular music published in the UK. It is unlike many other popular music magazines due to its intended focus on guitar-based music and indie rock bands, instead of mainstream pop acts. ... James Patrick Jimmy Page, OBE (born 9 January 1944) is an English guitarist, composer and record producer. ... Richard Hugh Blackmore, (born 14 April 1945) is an English guitarist. ...

Earl Scruggs, comenting on Albert Lee has stated: "I have been a fan and admirer of his guitar work from the first moment I heard him play. I am constantly amazed at his talent. I am sure there are many guitar players who have been influenced by his style and will continue to be influenced for years to come. Albert is in every sense of the word, a genuine guitar wizard".[5]

It is widely quoted that Eric Clapton is on record as stating that Albert Lee is, in his opinion, "the greatest guitarist in the world." Emmylou Harris has stated that Lee "[is] a brilliant guitar player. His sound is unmistakable - often emulated, never equalled. When St Peter asks me to chronicle my time down here on earth, I'll be able to say (with pride if that's allowed) that for a while I played rhythm guitar in a band with Albert Lee."[6] According to tradition, Peter was crucified upside-down, as shown in this painting by Caravaggio. ... Rhythm guitar is a guitar that is primarily used to provide rhythmic and harmonic accompaniment for a singer or for other instruments in an ensemble. ...

Reflecting on the Heads Hands & Feet period of his career, Lee has stated: "What amazes me is how many musicians in Nashville have a copy of our first album in their personal record collections, and still ask me what happened to the band." For other cities named Nashville, see Nashville (disambiguation). ...

In September 2006 Lee took part in Primal Twang: The Legacy of the Guitar — the first definitive theatrical journey through the guitar’s colourful and surprisingly controversial 3500-year history.

Albert Lee appeared at the 2007 Crossroads Guitar Festival on 8 July and is due to perform with Bill Wyman's Rhythmn Kings at the Ahmet Ertegun tribute show at The O2 in London on 10 December. The Crossroads Guitar Festival was a benefit concert for Eric Claptons Crossroads Centre located in Antigua. ... The Ertegun brothers, Ahmet Ertegun (1923) and Nesuhi Ertegun (1917–1989) are co-founders of Atlantic Records. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Millennium Dome. ...

Guitars owned by Lee

Albert Lee is the owner of Don Everly's Gibson J-200. The Gibson Guitar Corporation made one for Don and the other for Phil Everly. The guitars have an all black, high gloss lacquered finish, and are equipped with twin Everly Brothers white pickguards. The Everly Brothers manager Wesley Rhodes had wanted the guitar to be presented to the Country Music Hall of Fame, but Everly informed him that guitars like that, should be played, not sitting in a glass case. Don Everly presented it to Lee, along with his Gibson Everly Brothers Model. Don (born February 1, 1937 in Brownie, a small coal-mining town (now defunct) near Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky) and Phil Everly (born January 18, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois) are country-influenced rock and roll performers who had their greatest success in the 1950s. ... 1960 Gibson J-200 Gibson J-200 (Super Jumbo 200) is an acoustic guitar model produced by the Gibson Guitar Corporation. ... The Gibson Guitar Corporation, of Nashville, Tennessee, USA, is one of the worlds best-known manufacturers of acoustic and electric guitars. ... Don (born February 1, 1937 in Brownie, a small coal-mining town (now defunct) near Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky) and Phil Everly (born January 18, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois) are country-influenced rock and roll performers who had their greatest success in the 1950s. ... This official history of the Country Music Hall of Fame skirts the scandals well-documented by veteran Music Row historian Stacy Harris. ... The Gibson Guitar Corporation, of Nashville, Tennessee, USA, is one of the worlds best-known manufacturers of acoustic and electric guitars. ...

Eric Clapton also gave Lee the Gibson Les Paul that he played with Delaney and Bonnie. The Gibson Les Paul is a popular solidbody electric guitar originally developed in the early 1950s. ... Delaney & Bonnie and Friends was a rock/soul revue fronted by husband-and-wife singer/songwriters Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett. ...

Confusion with Alvin Lee

Albert Lee is often confused with Alvin Lee. This confusion has led to Alvin Lee being incorrectly credited on many albums in the past. Alvin Lee (born December 19, 1944 in Nottingham, England) is an English guitarist. ...

Albert Lee currently lives in Malibu, California. Location of Malibu in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1991-03-28 [2] Government  - Mayor Jeff Jennings [1] Area  - Total 100. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ...

Source

The Guinness Who's Who Of Country Music. Guinness Publishing. ISBN 0-85112-726-6

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Larkin, Colin. The Guinness Who's Who Of Country Music: Albert Lee entry, Guinness Publishing, 1993. ISBN 0-85112-726-6
2. ^ [1] Albert Lee biography (retrieved 26 August 2006)
3. ^ [2] Unsung heroes: session musicians are given their own Hall of Fame (retrieved 26 August 2006)
4. ^ Mr. Telecaster

Partial Band List

• Chris Farlowe And The Thunderbirds
• The Crickets
• Country Fever
• Green Bullfrog.
• Heads Hands & Feet
• Emmylou Harris and The Hot Band
• Hogan's Heroes (guitar and vocals)
• Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings
• Biffbaby's All Stars, featuring: Albert Lee, Eddie Van Halen, Steve Morse, and Steve Lukather. In association with Ernie Ball products.

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Discography

Solo albums

• Albert Lee — Black Claw/Country Fever
• Poet And The One Man Band — Poet And The One Man Band LP(actually Heads Hands & Feet) (1969)
• Heads Hands & Feet — Heads, Hands & Feet LP(1971)
• Heads Hands & Feet — Tracks LP(1972)
• Heads Hands & Feet — Let's Get This Show On The Road!
• Heads Hands & Feet — Jack Daniels Rare Old No.7
• Heads Hands & Feet — Old Soldiers Never Die LP(1973)
• Heads Hands & Feet — Home From Home - The Missing Album LP(1968; unissued until 1995)
• Albert Lee — Hiding
• Albert Lee — Albert Lee
• Albert Lee — Speechless
• Albert Lee — Country Guitar Man (Re-release of "Old Soldiers Never Die" by Heads Hands & Feet)
• Albert Lee — Gagged But Not Bound
• Albert Lee — Real Wild Child
• Albert Lee — That's All Right Mama
• Albert Lee — Heartbreak Hill
• Albert Lee — Road Runner
• Albert Lee — Advanced Country Guitar (DVD)
• Albert Lee — Master Session (DVD)
• Albert Lee — Country Legend (DVD)
• Albert Lee — Highlights (DVD)
• Albert Lee — Guitar Heroes (DVD)
• Albert Lee — Country Boy (DVD)
• Albert Lee — Guitar Techniques (DVD)
• Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes — In Full Flight!
• Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes — Tear It Up
• Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes — In Between The Cracks
• Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes — Live In Paris (DVD)

Featured appearances

• Jerry Lee Lewis — The London Sessions
• Emmylou Harris — Luxury Liner, The Ballad Of Sally Rose, Blue Kentucky Girl, Evangeline (Guitars, Mandolin)
• Eric Clapton — Just One Night, Another Ticket, Money and Cigarettes
• John Prine — The Missing Years (Guitar, Mandolin, Piano)
• Jon Lord — Gemini Suite
• Earl Scruggs — Earl Scruggs and Friends
• Paul Kennerley — The Legend of Jesse James (Guitars, Vocals, Mandolin)
• The Crickets — Long Way From Lubbock, The Crickets and Their Buddies
• Joe Cocker — Sting Ray
• Nicolette Larson — The Very Best Of Nicollette Larson
• Rodney Crowell — The Essential Rodney Crowell
• Dolly Parton - White Limozeen
• The Return Of Spinal Tap — DVD (As himself, playing on "Break Like The Wind.")
• John 5 — Death Valley
• Carlene Carter — I fell in Love
• Foster and Lloyd — Version of the Truth
• Nanci Griffith — I Knew Love
• Hugh Moffatt — Dance Me Outside
• Shakin Stevens — Hot Dog
• Don Everly — Sunset Towers
• Dave Edmunds — Sweet Little Lisa
• Marcel Dadi — Nashville Rendez-vous

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External links

• Official Site
• Albert Lee and Hogan's Heroes
• ArtistDirect Biography
• Biography
• Semi-Official Site
• 1952 Fender Telecaster
• Primal Twang: The Legacy of the Guitar