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Interview: Gear Talk with Former Ten Years After Guitarist Alvin Lee, Who's 'Still On the Road to Freedom'

Posted 03/06/2013 at 2:06pm | by Damian Fanelli

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From a guitarist's perspective, the 1970 Woodstock film, which documents the highs and lows of the August 1969 Woodstock Festival, has several highlights. There's Jimi Hendrix's immortal take on "The Star-Spangled Banner"; a lengthy, mind-blowing performance by newcomers Santana; and Pete Townshend's high-flying Gibson SG acrobatics with The Who, to name just a few.

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Former Ten Years After Guitarist Alvin Lee Dead at 68

Posted 03/06/2013 at 2:06pm | by Damian Fanelli

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Former Ten Years After guitarist Alvin Lee has died at age 68. A statement posted on his official website today reads: "With great sadness we have to announce that Alvin unexpectedly passed away early this morning after unforseen complications following a routine surgical procedure.

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