{"product_id":"albert-lee-wed-may-5th-2027-8pm-10pm","title":"Albert Lee       Wed May 5th 2027   8pm-10pm","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrammy-winning guitarist Albert Lee, one of the most respected musicians in \u003cbr\u003ethe country-rock music scene, will be joined on stage this year by his young \u003cbr\u003eUK Band, Ali Petrie on Keys, Iain Petrie on Bass and Tim Hillsdon on drums.\u003cbr\u003eAlbert made his name touring with the likes of Eric Clapton, The Crickets, \u003cbr\u003eThe Everly Brothers, Joe Cocker and Emmylou Harris’ Hot Band through \u003cbr\u003ethe 70s and 80s, and is widely regarded by his contemporaries as one of the \u003cbr\u003egreatest guitarists in the world – described as “the ultimate virtuoso” by Eric \u003cbr\u003eClapton and “one of my all-time guitar gods” by US country sensation Brad \u003cbr\u003ePaisley.\u003cbr\u003eAlbert received a Grammy Award in 2002 for his contribution to “Foggy \u003cbr\u003eMountain Breakdown” featured on “Earl Scruggs and Friends”, and won a \u003cbr\u003eGrammy for his performance on Brad Paisley’s instrumental “Cluster Pluck” in \u003cbr\u003e2009.\u003cbr\u003eLauded for his unparalleled picking style and versatility, Albert was joined by \u003cbr\u003ea massive list of over 50 special guests at his 70th Birthday Celebration \u003cbr\u003econcerts at Cadogan Hall in 2014, including Bill Wyman, Shakin' Stevens, \u003cbr\u003eChas \u0026amp; Dave, Gary Brooker, The Shadows and Ralph McTell (now \u003cbr\u003eavailable as a digital download). \u003cbr\u003eIn 2024, Albert celebrated his 80th birthday - again at Cadogan Hall with \u003cbr\u003eanother huge line up of his favourite musician friends. \u003cbr\u003eAlbert received the Trailblazer Award in 2017 at the Americana Awards - \u003cbr\u003eaccepted on his behalf by his great friend Andy Fairweather Low.\u003cbr\u003e“Highwayman”, Albert's highly-acclaimed solo album, is a 12-track collection \u003cbr\u003eof acoustic covers. Recorded live and captured in a moment of true \u003cbr\u003einspiration, this raw and emotional record pays tribute to many of Albert’s \u003cbr\u003emusical influences - the classic rock ’n’ roll of the Everly Brothers’ “Bye Bye \u003cbr\u003eLove”, the deep feeling of Rodney Crowell’s ballad “Till I Can Gain Control \u003cbr\u003eAgain”, and the centrepiece of the album in Jimmy Webb’s “The \u003cbr\u003eHighwayman” - a powerful and dramatic, and most probably definitive, \u003cbr\u003eversion of a true musical masterpiece. \u003cbr\u003e“Gypsy Man” is Alberts next solo album featuring his favourite Buddy Holly \u003cbr\u003esongs - a musician Albert has always held in high regard. \u003cbr\u003eIn 2024 Albert recorded his latest album, “Lay it Down” at the legendary Konk \u003cbr\u003eStudios. This is a mixture of tracks that Albert has wanted to do for some time \u003cbr\u003eand is getting rave reviews. All the albums are available through his on-line \u003cbr\u003eshop at albertleeofficial.com.\u003cbr\u003eMusician Quotes\u003cbr\u003e\"I think that the new recording of Highwayman is fantastic, the production is a \u003cbr\u003etrue stand out. Albert, your vocals and guitar playing throughout the album are \u003cbr\u003egreat. Loved The Everly references and the other references to the 50s artists \u003cbr\u003ethat we all grew up on. It is now my long distance driving disc.”  \u003cbr\u003eJimmy Webb\u003cbr\u003e“He’s the ultimate virtuoso. His skill is extraordinary, his ear is extraordinary \u003cbr\u003eand he’s gifted on just about every level.”  \u003cbr\u003eEric Clapton\u003cbr\u003eWhen he gets into his stride, I can't even keep up with him.  \u003cbr\u003eEric Clapton\u003cbr\u003e“Great musicians make you want to dance, make you cry and make you fall in \u003cbr\u003elove - Albert does that with his playing.”  \u003cbr\u003eJools Holland\u003cbr\u003e“There are great players, and there are geniuses, and Albert is a genius.” \u003cbr\u003eChris Farlowe\u003cbr\u003eIs it the speed, is it the expression, is it the sensitivity to what other people are \u003cbr\u003edoing in the room at that moment and bringing out the best of them? It's all of \u003cbr\u003ethose things. He just has an instinctive way of bringing out the best of \u003cbr\u003ewhatever music he's playing.  \u003cbr\u003eBob Harris\u003cbr\u003eHe's a master, and really a musical treasure. In terms of talent to \u003cbr\u003erecognisability, Albert's balance is way off – he should be very very famous. \u003cbr\u003eHuey Lewis\u003cbr\u003eHe's quite obviously a musical genius.  \u003cbr\u003eRalph McTell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wrecking Ball Arts Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57610746495349,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/8679\/4007\/files\/AlbertLeePressShot_2_1.jpg?v=1790423052","url":"https:\/\/wreckingballarts.com\/products\/albert-lee-wed-may-5th-2027-8pm-10pm","provider":"Wrecking Ball Arts Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}