THE HISTORY OF Albert Lee

Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most technically gifted guitarists of all time, Albert Lee occupies a rare place in music history — a player revered equally by rock royalty, country legends, and guitar obsessives the world over. Over an extraordinary career spanning more than six decades, he has worked alongside an astonishing roll call of artists including The Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris, and The Crickets — not as a sideman in name only, but as a defining musical voice.

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Born in England, Albert emerged from the explosive, genre-melting London scene of the early 1960s, a time when rock ’n’ roll, blues, country, and pop collided nightly in clubs and studios. During this formative period, he famously swapped bands and stages with contemporaries such as Jimmy Page and Chris Farlowe, absorbing influences at a ferocious rate while quietly forging a style entirely his own — one that blended lightning-fast precision with deep musicality and unmistakable tone.

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Albert’s move to the United States marked a turning point. Immersing himself fully in the American country and roots scene, he became a bridge between British rock sensibility and authentic Nashville musicianship, earning a reputation as the guitarist players spoke about in hushed, reverent tones. His jaw-dropping speed, flawless hybrid picking, and melodic clarity set new benchmarks, influencing generations of players across rock, country, and beyond.

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Alongside a celebrated solo career, Albert’s peerless skill was formally recognised in 2002, when he won a Grammy Award for his contribution to the definitive recording of “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” — a moment that cemented his status not just as a virtuoso, but as a custodian of American musical heritage.

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Still touring today with undiminished fire and finesse, Albert Lee remains a living master, instantly recognisable by his iconic Ernie Ball Music Man signature guitar and, more importantly, by a sound that is as joyful as it is jaw-dropping. Few guitarists are admired by fans, feared by fellow players, and respected by legends in equal measure — Albert Lee is one of them.

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#CURRENT TOUR DATES

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May 2026

 

5th Crooked Billett, Stoke Row near Henley on Thames

6th Crooked Billett, Stoke Row near Henley on Thames

7th Union Chapel London

8th New Vic Theatre Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffs

9th Band on the Wall Manchester
10th Princess Theatre Hunstanton

11th The Lowther Pavillion, Lytham St Annes

12th Huntingdon Hall Worcester

13th Day Off

14th Robin Bilston 

15th North East to be confirmed

16th Day Off

17th Barnoldswick Matinee show

17th Barnoldswick Evening show

18th Barnoldswick Evening show

19th The Tivoli Wimborne

20th Day off

21st Jubilee Central Hull

22nd Ripley Town Hall 

24th tba

25th Tbc

26th Travel day

27th Malmö.

28th Malmö.

29th Gothenburg.

30th Karlstad.

31st Stockholm

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June 2026

1st Söråker/Folketshus.

2nd Umeå/Guitar museum.

3rd Kokkola/Robbans garage

4th Tampere

5th Helsinki

6th Day off

Friday 12th Marine Theatre Church St, Lyme Regis 

Sunday 14th The Stables Wavendon

Friday 19th Chelmsford Nick Garner

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October 2026

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT 

PETER BARTON

T 07712 628 366

email peterbartonmanagement@gmail.com

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