Alvin Lee Focusing on recording & festivals

— 2000
— 2001
— 2002
— 2004
— 2007
— 2008

2000

Alvin Lee Band Tours Europe

With the Ten Years After Reunion now over, Alvin returned to the road with the Alvin Lee Band touring throughout Europe.

2001

“Alvin Lee & Ten Years After - Visual History” Book is Published

In 2001 the book Alvin Lee & Ten Years After – Visual History by Herb Staehr was published which led to renewed interest in the band.

2002

Taking a Break From Recording & Performing

In 2002 Alvin Lee decided to take a break from recording and performing.

2002

The Anthology

Album | Alvin Lee

“The Anthology” spans Alvin’s legendary career, showcasing his signature blues-rock style. The double-disc album features a mix of live recordings and studio tracks, including classics from his time with Ten Years After as well as solo work. With powerful guitar solos and soulful vocals, the compilation captures the essence of Lee’s musical legacy and his impact on rock and blues.

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2004

Alvin Lee Performs Once Again

After his longest break to date in 2004 Alvin Lee returned to the road and dazzled Britain with a huge 30-date tour including a stop at the Royal Albert Hall from which he had previously been banned.

2004

In Tennessee

Album | Alvin Lee

2004 also saw the release of “In Tennessee” an album that had been a labour of love for Lee. Paired with original Elvis Presley sidemen Scott Moore and D.J. Fontana and recorded in Nashville from the jazz-seasoned bop of “Let’s Boogie” to the Chuck Berry–style rock of “How Do You Do It” and the blazing boogie of “Tell Me Why,” the upbeat tunes capture an infectious sense of fun. It even has a rootsy take on Lee’s Ten Years After classic “I’m Going Home”.

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2007

Saguitar

Album | Alvin Lee

With extensive tours behind him, Alvin Lee focused on playing occasional festivals and recording. Named in honour of Alvin’s star sign (Sagittarius) 2007’s “Saguitar” shows Lee’s love of Rockabilly and Blues with “Memphis” and “Motel Blues” and even has a brief foray into rap. Lee plays almost all the instruments featured on the album (excluding keyboards by Tim Hinkley) and the album is filled with personal and energetic style.

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