Country Boy

A Biography of Albert Lee

By: Derek Watts

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Paperback | 19 February 2019

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280 Pages

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18+

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13+

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25.4 x 17.78 x 1.5

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Best known for his unique musical style and blindingly fast hybrid picking technique, English guitarist Albert Lee is often referred to within the music industry as the "guitar player''s guitar player," renowned for his work across several genres of music and for the respect that he has garnered from other industry giants.

This comprehensive biography tells the entire story of Lee''s long career and personal experiences, beginning with his upbringing in south London and his early experimentations with skiffle music (the British equivalent of American rockabilly). It covers Lee''s career in Chris Farlowe''s Thunderbirds and the British rock and country group Heads, Hands, and Feet, his move to the United States in the 1970s and his subsequent work with Eric Clapton, the Crickets, Emmylou Harris and the Hot Band, the Everly Brothers, and, more recently, with Bill Wyman and with Hogan''s Heroes. Lee''s career is set against the background of changes in popular music and shows how he, as a British artist with nomadic Romany roots, has influenced traditionally "American" musical genres. The work includes 66 photographs, many from Lee''s personal collection, two appendices, and an extensive bibliography.

Industry Reviews

"if all music books were as good as this, the world would be a better-informed place"-Record Collector; "anyone interested in the story of Albert Lee...will not be disappointed by this fine volume."-Maverick.

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