At 81 years of age, renowned British rock guitarist Albert Lee is simply grateful that he can continue to rock on the road, even if he might require a reminder of where exactly he’s rocking.
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At 81 years of age, renowned British rock guitarist Albert Lee is simply grateful that he can continue to rock on the road, even if he might require a reminder of where exactly he’s rocking.
Lee doesn’t believe he’s performed in Port Townsend before, and he is familiar with Washington state through his gigs in the Seattle area and beyond. “We’re starting on the West Coast of the United States, before I head back to England.”
“I’m been doing a lot of traveling lately, but I’m just glad to be working,” said Lee, who’s slated to perform at the Palindrome at Eaglemount Winery and Cidery on Friday, June 6.
Although Lee conceded that his touring schedule can be challenging, he credited his two backing bands, one in California and the other in the UK, with making him “a very lucky man.”
Lee, who’s set to be joined at the Palindrome by special guest John “Greyhound” Maxwell, already has no shortage of reasons to consider himself fortunate in his career. He has worked with the Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton and Emmylou Harris in the years since his start in London in the 1960s.
“Jimmy Page and I started out playing together,” said Lee, who won a Grammy for his contribution to the 2001 Earl Scruggs version of “Foggy Mountain Breakdown.” “I suppose I’ve done a lot in my life, but I wouldn’t know what to do with myself if I wasn’t performing.”
When asked what audiences could expect, Lee promised the same sound and energy that fans have come to expect. “I can’t jump around on the stage like I used to, but I can still sing and play like I’ve always done.”
Although he’s earned a reputation for his speed on the guitar, Lee said he takes pride in still being able to surprise audiences with his piano skills, for which he’s not as widely known.
More importantly, Lee added, is how much performing live keeps his talent honed, “to maintain a certain standard.” It also allows him to share his enjoyment of music with fans young and old alike, right down to the most intimate of venues.
“The audiences are always really great, and I’m happy to meet new fans,” Lee said. “I’ll keep on doing this until I can’t. I’ve been very fortunate.”
What to know:
Albert Lee and special guest John “Greyhound” Maxwell will perform at the Palindrome, at 1893 S. Jacob Miller Road in Port Townsend, at 7:30 p.m. on June 6. Tickets are avaliable for purchase
