Alvin Lee

The life and times of Ten Years After’s Alvin Lee, the fastest guitar In the west

By Max Bell published 31 May 26

Alvin Lee of Ten Years After was one of the most under-rated guitarists of the late 60s and early 70s

Leo Lyons: turned down by Jimi Hendrix, saved by Pete Townshend, butted heads with Lemmy

By Henry Yates published 20 March 26

As Ten Years After release an expanded version of their Ssssh album, founding bassist Leo Lyons recalls a live packed with rock'n'roll flashpoints

A really useful guide to the music of George Harrison in 24 albums - and none are by The Beatles

By Ian Fortnam, Damian Fanelli, Bill DeMain published 18 December 25

An album-by-album guide to Beatle George’s greatest songs, solos, milestones and innovations

The chaotic night Led Zeppelin jammed with Ten Years After and the Jeff Beck Group

By Max Bell published 3 September 24

"My last memory was of Bonham’s hairy backside disappearing, illuminated by a spotlight"

High-energy boogies, guitar and bass showdowns and bizarre cat noises: A beginner's guide to Ten Years After in five essential songs

By Monte Conner published 19 January 24

Five prime cuts from Alvin Lee & Co, the British blues band whose fortunes were transformed by an electrifying performance at Woodstock

Food fights and fistfights: The story of Alvin Lee, the fastest guitar In the west

By Max Bell published 7 September 22

Ten Years After completed 27 American tours in seven years. For guitarist and frontman Alvin Lee it was a wild, wild ride, and it took its toll