Albert Lee - Joe Cocker, Spinal Tap, Eric Clapton | Interview | Gear Talk | Thomann

Grammy Award-winning guitarist Albert Lee was at Thomann a few weeks ago and had some amazing stories to tell. From playing famous places in Hamburg in the 60's, playing for Joe Cocker and playing Royal Albert Hall with Spinal Tap. Enjoy and tell us what you think.
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Interesting bits and pieces:
0:13 Band life
2:00 Love for Germany
2:23 History of the relationship with Ernie Ball & Music Man
4:31 Signature Guitar
5:36 Only one guitar on the road
6:21 Memorable concerts of his career
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[@Guitar387]

He's a killer guitarist he can play so fast and clean , one of the best ever.

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

I totally agree //Andy

[@floydwatson9609]

Such a cool down to earth guy as well. Very humble demeanor about him.

[@rick381v69]

Love Albert Lee and his old school approach of just a guitar and an amp

[@vespapx5334]

i remember him when i was a kid as he was my dads best mate at school and was best man at my dads wedding .remember seeing him at a club where my dads band were playing and 2 days later saw albert on tv and thought wow

[@MisterstereoOso]

Yep, Albert is a total legend & such a nice fella !!

[@alexloweh1]

An absolute Gentleman and LEGEND!

[@cgawainf4785]

What can you say about Albert Lee that hasn't already been said? An amazing musician and human being. Long may you continue to amaze us, Albert!

[@etransform]

I admire your understated style and incredible talent. You have evolved and survived over the years from early life in England to Germany and USA. We share a lot in common. I salute you!

[@rickyjones7282]

Their is no doubt that Albert Lee is an incredible guitarist!!!!

[@Harry_Gurvich]

May you never ever break a string Albert. And thanks for the joy you share with us with your playing. Like no other.......

[@joelsmith4816]

Albert Lee is just the best. What a player.

[@timallbritton7329]

Has there ever been a more humble, talented musician? Ever? I’m a huge Steve Howe, Jeff Beck, Tommy Emmanuel, etc. fan, but Mr. Lee is by far my favorite!

[@BrianBrazilHarmonica]

I had the good fortune of meeting Albert Lee and playing a few songs with him on stage at a benefit in Burbank California in the mid 2000s. He's a great player and a really nice guy. I recently bought one of the Albert Lee HH models myself. I love the light weight comfortable body, the body contours, the feel of the neck and fret board.

[@renhoek3851]

This guy plays the most tasteful lines, but he does them at speeds I can't even fathom. What a legend! I went to see him last year and was happy just to have seen him but I wasn't expecting him to be so slick and still just as fast. He can still sing just as sweetly too. Would really recommend checking him out, he usually plays in the UK a few times a year

[@janegamble9708]

Right up there with the best. Rock on, Albert!

[@sonicbooomboy]

Saw Albert last year, he was amazing. One of the true greats

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

Been lucky enough to see Albert with Heads,Hands and Feet, The Everly Brothers, Hogan's Heroes and to have shaken his hand in a bookshop where I was working. Never disappointing. Really great player, really nice guy

[@rogerarmstrong8893]

He is the best country rock guitarist ever.

[@Molnboman]

Great player, lovely bloke, legend.

[@gangnamstylegrandpa6352]

A true gentleman , and a great guitar player !

[@cucknorris6497]

That's a beautiful guitar. That blue sparkle is gorgeous.

[@el0blaino]

Lovely!

[@guytansbariva2295]

I absolutely Love how he says 'Hogan's Heroes" played in Germany. Not sure many people got that back then ehehe SMH

[@Maydoggie]

One of my favorite guitarists for sure. I always liked him, then found out that he wrote and played "I Am Just a Country Boy" with Ricky Skaggs...I was very impressed to say the least.

[@JamesJLaRue]

I wish this color of Silhouette Special was available to the general public. I need it! (Looked it up, Premiere Dealer Network limited edition model, hard to find)

[@rudygracia5573]

A Gentleman.Amazing player;He's like the EVH of Country music.But a great Jazzer too.L-E-G-E-N-D!

[@pabloperez4063]

Albert....keep on keeping on!

[@horstlippitsch]

The master!!! The living legend🙏

[@noureddineboustta6322]

A great player lee

[@frankd.506]

Got all the Head Hand's and Feet Old soldiers never die is incredible

[@stwads]

What a nice guy!

[@justinvernal]

Class act top shelf player👍

[@mrjw6701]

Great guitarist.

[@alexloweh1]

The nicest guy ever!!!!

[@buddyollie7400]

Hey Albert!

[@PaulMaripaul]

great guitarist- came unexpectedly, out of the blue, to our small local theatre think it was a cancellation somewhere, with Hogan's Heroes, supporting his daughter's band, unbelievably going round telling people nobody seems to have heard of him - theatre practically empty but he put on a great show - what a pleasure to see him live, couldn't believe my luck. Had seen him some years before with the Everly Brothers in Hereford.

[@kylsie]

"I was playing with a really good country rock band" no shit Albert...

[@notvisible8200]

I've heard you're the best guitar player ever. Van Halen, and many others mention you! Floyd Watson, one of the greatest ever, talks about you often.

[@jimmyharris2006]

hey albert, see you at viva with carmine

[@soulshouter109]

Cool cat!

[@JackTheSkunk]

I rather like the Silhouette but Albert's signature model is too bizarre looking for me. He is a phenomenal guitarist who has influenced countless country pickers. Cool guy, very unassuming.....I like that.

[@quentinfernandez4673]

Why the he'll did he play for others and not do something on his own. A very very simple man. His music with Hogan heroes is very lively

[@HollowRick]

Money

[@cgawainf4785]

@@HollowRick Stupid. It's because everyone wanted him to play and record with them. Anyway, if you really know anything about Albert you would know that he does write and perform his own stuff.

[@Barmeester]

You know?