When Jimi Hendrix was asked what it was like to be the greatest guitarist in the world he replied, 'I don't know, ask Alvin Lee'. The English guitarist and singer died age 68 on this day seven years ago. Lee began playing guitar age 13 and formed the band 'Ten Years After' by 15. His virtuoso performance at Woodstock in 1969 was one of the highlights of the festival and still remains a standard for many other guitarists today. His performance was captured on film in the documentary of the festiv

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