I don't think that's being humble, it's more like "sarcasm". He doesn't play for free you know, he knows how much he's worth by the money they pay him to play
@@elizataylor9237 He is? If I may be curious, has he played much just to the close family and does he have a less soft side to him, showing will (I mean, he seems so nice, maybe people have 'treaded on him')? I saw him in concert some 3 years ago and was so impressed and also taken by his very grounded and humble presence. Not like in some pop/rock concert where there is a peacock you're witnessing but a party where the energy is like a big happy party of friends only.
Mostly because he plays a genre that isn't that popular and is mostly a one-trick pony. He's a legend and has mastered his craft only his craft happens to not be most people's taste, unfortunately.
He's always played for the love of playing, not the adulation, that's what marks him out as a legend! Others wouldn't do it, if there was no 'stardom' on offer!
I saw Clapton and Lee live. Muddy Waters was the opener. Was a lesson in the blues. Also Clapton played Badge which is a musical moment of my life. When they got to Cocaine, Clapton took rhythm and Albert did the entire lead. Absolutely blistered it.
I attended a workshop by Albert Lee at a small music store in Vegas years ago, he'd just started playing his Ernie Ball signature model, of course he was amazing as always... at the end, we lined up at the counter and got autographs or bought an album... I had him sign mine, and his guitar was laying on top of the counter in the case with the lid open... I very carefully touched one of the strings at about the 12th fret to see what kind of action he had (low), and quickly pulled my hand away so he wouldn't think I was going to grab it or something. His assistant was standing right there on the other side of the counter, Albert was standing beside him, they didn't try to stop me but after I took my hand away the assistant said "don't do that". :D I told him, sorry, just wanted to check his string action and Albert just smiled. We all grow and change our tastes, so I understand his changing guitars but I have to say I prefer his old Tele days :) Whatever he plays, he's a GOAT.
Albert is the best guitar player nobody knows. I don't know how many times I have heard people say, "oh, the guy from 10 years after". No, that was Alvin Lee. Were they brothers? No! Who would name their kids Albert and Alvin? Then they would see him and ask who the hell is the guy with the long grey hair( today). He really is underrated. He is actually highly respected in the music industry, especially country.
Been listening to Albert for 50 plus years. First on Green Bullfrog. But as to your comment, lots of people name kids like that. Got neighbors down the street, their kids, Alex, Andrew, Aaron. Not quite as similar sounding, but just saying.
Went to see Albert in Wales. He walked into the pub we were having a meal in before the gig. My friend said are you going to go over and get his autograph? I said no, but I might warn him not to order the gammon egg and chips 😂
I thought I saw some great guitarist before,then I learned about Albert Lee-he quickly has become my favourite picker.That man is a guitar monster.No distortion,just pure country twang via picking.
Sr. Albert Lee is such a gem. He is your favorite guitar player's favorite guitar player. Such a blessing to have. I will pass down the musical knowledge that my father taught me to my children chairs.
Mr.Sensitive Albert Lee's skill is wasted on country and western music. The genre does not have the creativeness of rock and roll. Example Do you know of any great guitar solos in country and western that are know throughout the English speaking world? Anything that matches up to Hendrix et al?
+crosstimbers2 Hey, even if there were I wouldn't have heard them. Man, I wish I could play like Albert Lee. What was that Rockpile song? Sweet Little Lisa, I think it was, not exactly world famous but kinda country. Albert totally shreds it!
Mr.Sensitive I have never heard Sweet Little Lisa but it is very similar to Chuck Berry so listen to Chuck Berry if you like that style. That song is what we call rockabilly from the era of Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis. I never liked that music regardless of who plays it. I would not watch it if I were paid to do so. It is not really country music and it is not rock. It pretty much died out in the 60s. Because Albert Lee got off into the country ditch he is not nearly as well known as the equivalent RnR guitar pickers.
Just a couple of weeks ago Albert Lee and his band (John “JT” Thomas on keyboards, bassist Will MacGregor, drummer Jason Smith) came to a small venue in Spring Lake, MI (holds 120 people). Albert and his band were incredible! He is 74 years old and has incredible energy and chops!
Albert Lee is one of those guys all the guitar legends respect and admire. He is an amazing and humble guitar player. I would love to jam with him one day. One of my guitar heroes since i was a teen.
I was lucky enough to see Albert at the Woolwich Tramshed back into '91 with his then backing band "Hogan's Heroes" fronted by Gerry Hogan (Readers of Guitarist magazine may remember his column )
When I woke up this morning, Albert was playing this very song in my bathtub. I said “Now look here Mr. Lee, that is dangerous. You could electrocute yourself”. So, I unplugged his amp. I don’t think he cared too much for me doing that but he did, however, make me pancakes for breakfast. Nice guy and great cook.
And that folks...is how ya do it. Split screen, right hand, left hand, perfectly clear notes. Playing exactly what the rhythm player is laying down for him ( and the rhythm player is awesome too).
Clapton and Lee are both great guitarists in their own right. Each has a particular style of playing and they should not be compared with each other. Albert Lee is known for his chicken picking and Eric Clapton for his lead guitar playing....They do what they do best and we are lucky to still have both of them to listen to and enjoy....
Wow, Albert I knew you were good, but I've never heard any smooth style like you're playing now. This is the best ever. You're inspiring ! Thanks for posting this...
Well, actually Clapton has always spoken highly of Albert Lee even in the younger years and invites him to all his big concerts. So Clapton would probably agree.
WHO NEEDS ALBERT LEE WHEN ALBERT WAS MENTORED BY THE GOODFATHER OF THE GUITAR CHET ATKINS. CHET IS THE GUITAR COUNTRY OF THEM ALL. I LIKE CHET UNUSUAL SOUNDS. THE FEELING YOU GET WARM YOUR BODY AND MIND. CHET IS THE BEST OF THEM. TOSS JH, AL, N TE ASIDE, AND LET YOUR KIDS N FAMILY ENJOY CHET CLEAN CRISPY GUITAR SOUNDS. THEY WILL GLAD YOU DID!!!!!
Albert Lee! One Brilliant Guitar God! Rocks! Watch that neat finger work on frets, Supreme! Why is he so good.?.....he is a Focused Musician, switched on and right into great Guitar sound! He loves presenting top work...and he does!
ALBERT LEE, un gran guitarrista mucho mejor que carlos santana u otros de musica de cualquier genero, pues este interprete ingles ha marcado historia dentro el mundo de la musica ESCUCHENLO con mucha serenidad y paciencia y los conducira con su musica a los mas profundo del sonido de una guitarra que falta que hable. Atte. juan carlos camacho EX COMENTARISTA DE DISCOS EN BOLIVIA.
Wonderful playing. Albert has a signature style, as all guitarists do, but it is hugely flexible. I have been to see him a number of times and one of his best pieces (there are many) is the guitar solo in Gene Vincent's 'Race with the Devil'. It's complicated and fast and Albert's interpretation is pure Cliff Gallup.
I'm watching this because I just read an article about a certain guitarist that named Albert Lee the #1 of all time and above Hendrix.....that guitarist was Clapton!
I love this, man. When you get right down to it, all the greats, the weekend warriors, and the guys sitting in their basement - we all just want to "play guitar!" Thanks for the vid
While UK has produced some great players Albert Lee stands alone in the country pickin' genre where USA players mainly dominated the country music scene. Albert Lee took it up to them with interest. Of course he has crossed many genres in the field and well known session man.
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If I could play like that, I'd play all day just to listen to myself.
Me too
If you played all day eventually you might be able to play like that
@ Not a chance, but thanks😂😂
A master class guitarist.🎸🎵
I love how Albert says “I will try”. How humble can you get? Does he know how great he is?
He knows, he knows...
I don't think that's being humble, it's more like "sarcasm". He doesn't play for free you know, he knows how much he's worth by the money they pay him to play
I think to be humble is his nature.
He’s my uncle :)
@@elizataylor9237 He is? If I may be curious, has he played much just to the close family and does he have a less soft side to him, showing will (I mean, he seems so nice, maybe people have 'treaded on him')? I saw him in concert some 3 years ago and was so impressed and also taken by his very grounded and humble presence. Not like in some pop/rock concert where there is a peacock you're witnessing but a party where the energy is like a big happy party of friends only.
What a brilliant guitarist, Definitely underrated..
Why didn't Albert Lee shine brighter all of his career? He's got to be one of the top-five all time great lead guitarists!
Mostly because he plays a genre that isn't that popular and is mostly a one-trick pony. He's a legend and has mastered his craft only his craft happens to not be most people's taste, unfortunately.
Poor management? Poor career choices? Bad luck? Lack of well-crated albums?
@zynosgd9982 one trick pony? You're trippin my friend
He's always played for the love of playing, not the adulation, that's what marks him out as a legend!
Others wouldn't do it, if there was no 'stardom' on offer!
@@jamespasifull3424
Did he tell you that?
I saw Clapton and Lee live. Muddy Waters was the opener. Was a lesson in the blues. Also Clapton played Badge which is a musical moment of my life. When they got to Cocaine, Clapton took rhythm and Albert did the entire lead. Absolutely blistered it.
I think i saw the same tour. 78 in philly. Muddy opened the show. Albert Lee on second guitar. What fun show!
I attended a workshop by Albert Lee at a small music store in Vegas years ago, he'd just started playing his Ernie Ball signature model, of course he was amazing as always... at the end, we lined up at the counter and got autographs or bought an album... I had him sign mine, and his guitar was laying on top of the counter in the case with the lid open... I very carefully touched one of the strings at about the 12th fret to see what kind of action he had (low), and quickly pulled my hand away so he wouldn't think I was going to grab it or something. His assistant was standing right there on the other side of the counter, Albert was standing beside him, they didn't try to stop me but after I took my hand away the assistant said "don't do that". :D I told him, sorry, just wanted to check his string action and Albert just smiled. We all grow and change our tastes, so I understand his changing guitars but I have to say I prefer his old Tele days :) Whatever he plays, he's a GOAT.
Albert is the best guitar player nobody knows. I don't know how many times I have heard people say, "oh, the guy from 10 years after". No, that was Alvin Lee. Were they brothers? No! Who would name their kids Albert and Alvin? Then they would see him and ask who the hell is the guy with the long grey hair( today). He really is underrated. He is actually highly respected in the music industry, especially country.
Been listening to Albert for 50 plus years. First on Green Bullfrog. But as to your comment, lots of people name kids like that. Got neighbors down the street, their kids, Alex, Andrew, Aaron. Not quite as similar sounding, but just saying.
Was lucky to see him play in a pub in Wimbledon, London in the 90s. Amazing!
We had the absolute thrill and joy os seeing albert lee playing a few years ago.
Albert Lee.....Whew! still so fantastic!
I'm an instant fan of Albert Lee. I have never heard a more gifted, talented guitarist in my life. He is literally the best picker ever!
Albert is a musician's musician. Was privileged to have seen him in Ann Arbor a couple of years back. Talented and humble, what a combination.
Albert Lee is an incredible player.
How do 2 people dislike a video of a guitar genius playing improve like it was rehearsed?!
Went to see Albert in Wales. He walked into the pub we were having a meal in before the gig. My friend said are you going to go over and get his autograph? I said no, but I might warn him not to order the gammon egg and chips 😂
He is one of the greatest players of all time, and also a mentor and teacher to other notable players. Also about as humble as they come...
I'll never feel that Albert Lee gets the recognition he deserves. Such a brilliant musician.
What a guitar player, and what a human being. Big love to Albert.
Albert has such an extraordinarily light touch, really a unique, beautiful style of playing
I thought I saw some great guitarist before,then I learned about Albert Lee-he quickly has become my favourite picker.That man is a guitar monster.No distortion,just pure country twang via picking.
Will never get tired of listening to him play. Great player and humility personified
my God - what beautiful playing
My sentiments as well!
@@Jewelrydude I saw Albert with Tommy Emanuel about 12yrs ago, over 2hrs of guitar picking heaven left me totally smitten.
Wow......
Eric Did State...
He Is
One of The Greatest.........
Sr. Albert Lee is such a gem. He is your favorite guitar player's favorite guitar player. Such a blessing to have. I will pass down the musical knowledge that my father taught me to my children chairs.
Awesome player and all round great man.
Albert Lee. He's obviously read my 'how to play the guitar' pamphlet!
Only once
+crosstimbers2 Imagine if he'd really studied it! (My original comment is an old Nick Lowe joke btw.)
Mr.Sensitive
Albert Lee's skill is wasted on country and western music. The genre does not have the creativeness of rock and roll.
Example
Do you know of any great guitar solos in country and western that are know throughout the English speaking world? Anything that matches up to Hendrix et al?
+crosstimbers2 Hey, even if there were I wouldn't have heard them. Man, I wish I could play like Albert Lee. What was that Rockpile song? Sweet Little Lisa, I think it was, not exactly world famous but kinda country. Albert totally shreds it!
Mr.Sensitive
I have never heard Sweet Little Lisa but it is very similar to Chuck Berry so listen to Chuck Berry if you like that style.
That song is what we call rockabilly from the era of Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis.
I never liked that music regardless of who plays it. I would not watch it if I were paid to do so. It is not really country music and it is not rock. It pretty much died out in the 60s.
Because Albert Lee got off into the country ditch he is not nearly as well known as the equivalent RnR guitar pickers.
For sure one of the best in the business....so underestimate....but I love him....amazing talent....made in Britain.....!!
Albert you have always been a master, The instrument seems limitless in your hands
Just a couple of weeks ago Albert Lee and his band (John “JT” Thomas on keyboards, bassist Will MacGregor, drummer Jason Smith) came to a small venue in Spring Lake, MI (holds 120 people). Albert and his band were incredible! He is 74 years old and has incredible energy and chops!
for arpeggio playing albert is by the far the best i have seen on you tube
Saw him couple days ago in UK. Only about 200 there ! He was great .
One of the Masters of the Guitar.
Albert Lee is one o the greats!
Now this is Albert Lee... the only guy who plays 1000.000 notes, all of them essential...when more is more...
Legend... always under-valued but a master of his trade... Some guys can make anyone or any band they play with sound great... AL's one of those guys!
Thats Albert " one take " Lee right there genious 👍
Album worthy. Very talented man and my first time seeing him
Loved this. Superb
What an amazing player .... great scales , sweet & funky ...just the way we like it
That playing is absolutely in another level!
Such tasteful, understated playing. Wow!!
Albert Lee is one of those guys all the guitar legends respect and admire. He is an amazing and humble guitar player. I would love to jam with him one day. One of my guitar heroes since i was a teen.
VERY nice playing!
Inventive and melodic!
Albert speaks fretboard! So clean. S-o-o-o amazing.
I was lucky enough to see Albert at the Woolwich Tramshed back into '91 with his then backing band "Hogan's Heroes" fronted by Gerry Hogan (Readers of Guitarist magazine may remember his column )
One of the best! His style was “borrowed” by many in Nashville. They just wish they could play like him..
I just got an old stratocaster from a friend who has abandoned music for mountainclimbing.. It's signed by Albert Lee. =)
sudicalwig I found a signed photo of his in my Great Grandmas stuff and I am actually related to him , crazy:)
Stacey Nellie Buckley
I’m his dad 🤪
I'm his tooth fairy.
When I woke up this morning, Albert was playing this very song in my bathtub. I said “Now look here Mr. Lee, that is dangerous. You could electrocute yourself”. So, I unplugged his amp. I don’t think he cared too much for me doing that but he did, however, make me pancakes for breakfast. Nice guy and great cook.
Noice!
Fantastic Albert LEE
So smooth...
I saw Albert play in the Brisbane Easts leagues club with the Biff Baby All-stars, great night.
Prince would have been impressed I think! So damn good Albert…..
And that folks...is how ya do it. Split screen, right hand, left hand, perfectly clear notes. Playing exactly what the rhythm player is laying down for him ( and the rhythm player is awesome too).
Clapton and Lee are both great guitarists in their own right. Each has a particular style of playing and they should not be compared with each other. Albert Lee is known for his chicken picking and Eric Clapton for his lead guitar playing....They do what they do best and we are lucky to still have both of them to listen to and enjoy....
Wow, Albert I knew you were good, but I've never heard any smooth style like you're playing now.
This is the best ever. You're inspiring ! Thanks for posting this...
Being a master is delivering the best phrasing,even when you’re caught unprepared!🎉
Yo, what!? Dude, fr tho, that cat slicker than engine grease! That was smooth, seriously.
this is freakin' awesome. this guy could have made a fortune just doing covers of famous songs in his own unique style.
On The Clapton album "Just One Night"...
25 years later I still recognized his sound.
This guy is amazing! That solo sounded ultra clean and smooth...loved it!!
wow that was great ! some of the best improv I've heard 😀
Mind boggling for me.
Thanks for comment
"Let's hear what you can come up with." That's what.
this man is unexplainable
icreadible, fabulous
So amazing just fantastic
Who needs Clapton when Albert is available.
Well, actually Clapton has always spoken highly of Albert Lee even in the younger years and invites him to all his big concerts. So Clapton would probably agree.
WHO NEEDS ALBERT LEE WHEN ALBERT WAS MENTORED BY THE GOODFATHER OF THE GUITAR CHET ATKINS. CHET IS THE GUITAR COUNTRY OF THEM ALL. I LIKE CHET UNUSUAL SOUNDS. THE FEELING YOU GET WARM YOUR BODY AND MIND. CHET IS THE BEST OF THEM. TOSS JH, AL, N TE ASIDE, AND LET YOUR KIDS N FAMILY ENJOY CHET CLEAN CRISPY GUITAR SOUNDS. THEY WILL GLAD YOU DID!!!!!
J J Cale🎸
Clapton has said as much himself
I prefer both
Albert Lee! One Brilliant Guitar God! Rocks! Watch that neat finger work on frets, Supreme!
Why is he so good.?.....he is a Focused Musician, switched on and right into great Guitar sound! He loves presenting top work...and he does!
He’s one of the very best, great tone and feel
just beautiful
Fantastique !!!!! Génial !!!!!!
I hired Albert to play on my CD in 98 great player best in the business.
ALBERT LEE, un gran guitarrista mucho mejor que carlos santana u otros de musica de cualquier genero, pues este interprete ingles ha marcado historia dentro el mundo de la musica ESCUCHENLO con mucha serenidad y paciencia y los conducira con su musica a los mas profundo del sonido de una guitarra que falta que hable. Atte. juan carlos camacho EX COMENTARISTA DE DISCOS EN BOLIVIA.
The chord licks are awesome, but the bending at 1:27 is probably my favorite. Just a subtle embellishment. So tasteful!
That was preposterously good.
Yeah exactly unreal, this man is a virtuoso
in a past life this guy must of been a pastry chef - cause everything he creates is just so sweet and tasty.
Wonderful playing. Albert has a signature style, as all guitarists do, but it is hugely flexible. I have been to see him a number of times and one of his best pieces (there are many) is the guitar solo in Gene Vincent's 'Race with the Devil'. It's complicated and fast and Albert's interpretation is pure Cliff Gallup.
I'm watching this because I just read an article about a certain guitarist that named Albert Lee the #1 of all time and above Hendrix.....that guitarist was Clapton!
Very cool! Great job Mr. Lee.
No me atrevería a decir q es el mejor d la historia pero desde luego la claridad d sus sonidos ante esa velocidad m parece alucinante
I love this, man. When you get right down to it, all the greats, the weekend warriors, and the guys sitting in their basement - we all just want to "play guitar!" Thanks for the vid
Albert was all over Just One Night!!!!!!
Albert is the best.
can't find words to describe how great this this is, what an awesome sound
Albert Lee is a gifted guitarist.
Too good for words
I love how he plays those little fills.
Extraordinarily tasteful guitarist.
While UK has produced some great players Albert Lee stands alone in the country pickin' genre where USA players mainly dominated the country music scene. Albert Lee took it up to them with interest. Of course he has crossed many genres in the field and well known session man.
He has the best clean tone I've ever heard!!!
Bem tocado. Gostei. Som da guitarra perfeito para esta música.
Don't forget Alvin Lee 😮❤😊
Beyond excellent
2min32 de pur bonheur 🙏
One of the best.
best of the best!
Wow!
That was really really good!
Que groove para tocar. Maestro.
Pure genius!
Sure looked/sounded that way to me! :)
beautiful!
Damn that was good
Well said...."I can't play it, but I can feel it".