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Albert Lee

Albert Lee

evanston, Illinois, US

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1245 Chicago Avenue

Albert Lee is a Grammy Award-winning British guitarist and multiple recipient of Guitar Player Magazines Best Country Guitarist who is celebrated by fans and musicians the world over for his fingerstyle and hybrid picking technique. Lee has worked both in the studio and on tour with many notable musicians from a wide range of genres including ERIC CLAPTON, the EVERLY BROTHERS, BILL WYMAN, EMMYLOU HARRIS, JOE COCKER, JACKSON BROWNE, ROSANNE CASH, and more. In 2002, he appeared on stage at the Concert for George, celebrating the life and music of Beatle George Harrison.Albert is touring the USA, Canada and England in 2024 and 2025 celebrating the release of his new album, LAY IT DOWN. Recorded at the legendary Konk Studios in London in March 2024, LAY IT DOWN is a tribute to some of Alberts favorite artists and biggest inspirations.From Mark Knopflers blistering Setting Me Up to Jimmy Webbs soaring piano ballad Too Young To Die, to The Everly Brothers storming hit The Price Of Love, Alberts latest album sees his triumphant return to the studio, recording live, as one of the greatest guitarists ever.