In my opinion, the best guitarist who played at Woodstock. (puts on my asbestos suit)

OMG - say it's not true...
He was an amazing player. Peace to you Brother Alvin - you were an inspiration to me.
RIP Mr. Lee

Just saw it on the interweb, daggon shame - he was having some type of surgery.

http://todayentertainment.today.com/_new...died-at-68?lite <--- his spirit carries on the legend of Woodstock's I'm Going Home...he'll be missed here on earth...

this totally blows. he was one of my all time favorites.

I still listen to his music all the time. One of my early inspirations and all time favorite guitar players. I can still remember the first time I heard *I'm Going Home*

RIP Mr.Lee,you did us well.

Man, the heroes just keep on falling by the way! Maybe it's morbid, but I wonder if anybody ever considered that the post-war baby boom was going to result in a proportionate number of deaths clumped together somewhere down the line? My guess is we'll see a lot more of our heroes and friends going in the near future.

I share condolences with his family, friends and fans. Alvin, you really are going home now, and you don't need a helicopter this time! RIP.

Gonna put "I'm Goin' Home" back in the setlist. This is devastating! Jimi narrowly squeaked past him at Woodstock! He was a giant!

Oh no no, terrible news.
Never had the pleasure of seeing him live but what an amazing player.
RIP Mr. Lee.

Wow, 68 is far too young these days (I am 70 so....) RIP Alvin.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW5M5xljdCI

The ultimate 335 workout

...after which, he smiled and walked into history with Wally, his pet watermelon...

From "Woodchopper's Ball" to the Woodstock "Goin' Home", Lee has always managed to blow me away. What a bummer of a way to start the day.

We'll miss you, Alvin. RIP.

The Link Larryz provided also informed of the death of Allman Bros. one time guitarist Dan Toler. DOUBLE whammy!
Whitefang

Yep, and there is a separate RIP thread for Dan Toler...tis a sad day for many to remember.

I loved his playing. RIP Mr. Lee. This song was on on their first live album in 68?

That was a great clip, antimatter. Appreciate it!

Yeah, it was on the first "live" LP. I believe THAT was their second album.
Whitefang

Too many artists I came of age listening to have passed. Time goes on, we need to appreciate these musicians while they are around. I had a chance to see TYA but passed, I regret it now.

+1 bbgbob, Go see them while you can. I kick myself in the rear end for not going to see Elvis when I had the chance...on the other hand I visit the greats using their records and videos and can remember them at any time. My song list includes songs done by artists in 1932 and 1945 I continue to look for older standard material that came out before I was born. I also love the Rock and Roll, Country Crossover, and Rockabilly greats from the 50's, 60's and 70's. When I watch Youtube clips, I feel like their spirit lives on. Youtube clips at my fingertips is one of my favorite things about having a computer. I've also started buying DVD's instead of CD's so I can watch the live performances while listening to the artists.

I saw him in the late 80's, opening for Steppenwolf. His set made theirs irrelevant.

I never saw Lee or TYA live, but I HAVE seen Steppenwolf live. I imagine I would have seen THAT coming.
Whitefang

To be fair, it was John Kay and some gifted hired guns...

I saw TYA and Alvin Lee several times. Even got to meet him once. Damned shame. Alvin Lee was the single greatest influence on my guitar playing. RIP Alvin.

I saw Steppenwolf and it was the same deal, John Kay and hired guns, that show opened with the Animals! At least there were 2 of the original members of the Animals present if I recall, Eric Burdon and Chas Chandler.

Unfortunately, I saw Steppenwolf when it was all the original guys. DANG, but were they lousy live!

Wish it WAS Ten Years After...
Whitefang

Steppenwolf is still one of my favorites to listen to...