http://www.abc.es/cultura/musica/20130306/abci-muere-alvin-years-after-201303061835.html
Muere el guitarrista Alvin Lee
Fue el líder de Ten Years After, clásicos del blues-rock británico
Alvin Lee probablemente vivió su momento de mayor gloria musical hace ya bastantes años, en 1969, cuando al frente de su grupo, Ten Years After, referencia del blues-rock británico, actuó en el Festival de Woodstockofreciendo una versión de nueve minutos de duración (en los 60 todo era posible) de su pieza más conocida, "I'm going home". En estado de gracia, Alvin ofreció un auténtico maremoto desde el escenario, con su guitarra echando chispas, rasgando su guitarra como si le hubiera hechizado el diablo, pero a nadie le caben ya dudas de que en Woodstock se desataron algunas potencias sobrenaturales y paranormales.
El guitarrista y vocalista ha muerto en la mañana del miércoles de una forma inesperada, tras haber sido sometido a una operación quirúrgica rutinaria, según se informa en su página web, donde sus familiares han publicado el siguiente texto: "Hemos perdido un maravilloso padre y compañero. El mundo ha perdido a un guitarrista verdaderamente genial y talentoso".
Tras abandonar Ten Years After en 1973 formó parte de todo tipo de proyectos y colaboró con nombres como George Harrison, Steve Winwood, Ronnie Wood, Mick Fleetwood, Rory Gallagher, John Mayall o Mick Taylor. Se mantuvo varias décadas activo en solitario siempre demostrando su virtuosismo. Su último trabajo, "Still on the road to freedom", se publicó en septiembre de 2012.
Una lástima, envejecemos y van cayendo los grandes mitos del rock 
Ric Lee (TEN YEARS AFTER drummer): "We are all stunned. All of us. I don't think it's even sunk in yet as to the reality of his passing. We are all thinking of his family and friends today, and offer our own condolences."
Leo Lyons (TEN YEARS AFTER bassist): "I heard about Alvin's passing and it came as a complete shock to me. I still haven't taken it in. I feel very sad. He was the closest thing I had to a brother. We had our differences, but we shared so many great experiences together that nothing can take away. I will miss him very much. He was an inspiration for a generation of guitar players. Keep on rockin', Alvin!"
FOGHAT: "So very sad to hear about the passing of Alvin Lee. Truly one of the great guitarists of our time. Our hearts and thoughts are with his family and friends. You will be missed, Alvin."
Joe Bonamassa (BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION): "Rest in peace, Alvin Lee... Another hero gone this week... This is becoming too regular... A very sad night."
Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH): "Shocked and saddened to hear of Alvin Lee passing, one of the true greats and a major influence on SABBATH. The fastest guitar in the west. He was one of the few people that believed in SABBATH when we started out, and he got us our first major London gig, at the Marquee. A true gentleman and lovely bloke. RIP Alvin."
Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES): "I just heard about Alvin Lee's passing. He was the 1st badass, super fast lead guitarist I remember hearing as a kid. legend. RIP."
Bill Ward (BLACK SABBATH): "Thank you, Alvin, for all that you were. For all that you gave. You were one of a kind. Your music rocked with passion, force, excitement; brave in risk, bringing this listener to the point of 'wowism'. In short, thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Our condolences go to Alvin's family. Heartfelt sympathy at this time of loss.
Joe Satriani (CHICKENFOOT): "Alvin Lee was a big influence on my playing. He was a great musician and a gentleman too. I still have the pick he gave me a few years back... R.I.P. Alvin Lee."
Glenn Hughes (BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, DEEP PURPLE): "RIP Alvin Lee...so very sad to hear of another friend passing..."
Danny Vaughn (TYKETTO): "So sad to lose Alvin Lee, one of the first great guitar heroes."