One of the most respected and renowned guitarists in music history, Albert Lee has worked with The Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris and The Crickets over his long and illustrious career. The British-born country-rock artist started his career during the emerging rock ‘n’ roll scene of sixties London, when he swapped bands with the likes of Jimmy Page and Chris Farlowe. After moving to the U.S. and assimilating himself into the country music scene, Albert quickly garnered a reputation as one of the fastest guitar players in the business. He recorded a number of solo albums, and won a Grammy in 2002 for his contribution on ‘Foggy Mountain Breakdown’.
He continues to tour today, and plays his signature Ernie Ball Music Man Guitar. This is an amazing to host such an Iconic performer in such an intimate setting. Albert’s unique picking style performed at breakneck speeds brings a unique blend of rock ‘n’ roll and country ballads featuring his blistering signature hit “Country Boy”. His unique picking style “performed at breakneck speeds that have to be seen to be believed” has earned him the title of “the guitarist’s guitarist”. With his unique blend of rock ‘n’ roll and country ballads “ featuring his blistering signature hit “Country Boy” this is your chance to see a true legendary guitarist in action.
After moving to the U.S. and assimilating himself into the country music scene, Albert quickly garnered a reputation as one of the fastest guitar players in the business. He recorded a number of solo albums, and won a Grammy in 2002 for his contribution on ‘Foggy Mountain Breakdown’. He continues to tour today, and plays his signature Ernie Ball Music Man Guitar. An associate & friend of George Harrison, Albert performed at Concert For George in 2002 at The Royal Albert Hall with Jeff Lynne, Dhani Harrison, Tom Petty, Joe Brown, Paul McCartney, Ringo, Ravi Shankar & many other friends.
“He’s the ultimate virtuoso. His skill is extraordinary, his ear is extraordinary and he’s gifted on just about every level” Eric Clapton
“A brilliant guitar player. His sound is unmistakable – often emulated, never equalled” Emmylou Harris
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