Alvin Lee, the incendiary guitarist that fronted Ten Years After, a band that delivered one of the most memorable performances at the original Woodstock festival, died Wednesday (3/6).  Lee was a six string prodigy and formed the core of the band that would become known world wide at the age of 15 in Nottingham, UK.  The Jaybirds achieved regional notoriety before landing a residency at the Marquee Club, giving the band a chance to impress a very influential circle of other musicians and people in the music industry.  That led to a recording contract which, in turn, drove demand to see the band that would ultimately do more concerts in the US than any other UK band of it's era, logging nearly 30 tours in 7 years.  His last CD, Still On The Road To Freedom, was released just months ago. 

A family post on his web site letting fans know, '...Alvin 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.'
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