Albert Lee & Hogans Heroes
November 27th, 2004
Event / Performance Info
Albert Lee needs no introduction to Country Music and Rock fans. His impeccable pedigree stretches over many years both touring and recording with: Emmylou Harris, Eric Clapton, Glen Campbell, Chris Farlowe, Dave Edmonds, Dolly Parton, Bobby Bare, Joan Armatrading, The Crickets, Ricky Scaggs, Joe Cocker, Willie Nelson, Linda Ronstadt, Rodney Crowell and Many many more. He is currently still touring with The Everly Brothers as well as playing countless sessions not only in Nashville but world wide.
Albert has been voted Guitar Player Magazine's "Best Country Guitar Picker" five times and has received two consecutive nominations for a Grammy Award in the "Best Instrumental" category. In October 1995, Albert received a Gold Badge Award from B.A.S.C.A, the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, for his outstanding long term service to the music industry. In 1997 Albert was awarded a lifetime achievement award at The British Country Music Awards. Albert has earned the world-wide respect of artists, musicians and fans bridging across many musical styles. Albert is truly a musician's musician.
Albert is now fronting his own band, Hogan's Heroes which features some of the best known rock n'roll and country pickers in the UK. Currently about to embark on their 14th tour in 7 years In June of 1992 the band played Glastonbury Festival, the Montreux Jazz Festival, where their performance received world-wide TV and Radio coverage and also the BBC Radio 1 American Festival held at the prestigious Crystal Palace Bowl alongside good friends Little Village and Emmylou Harris. This was followed by an appearance at the Prince's Trust Concert at Wembley "Night of 100 Guitars" featuring their special guest Dave Edmonds.
Gigs that Albert and Hogan's Heroes play are renowned for attracting celebrities from the world of music as all band members are renowned for their involvement within the industry. Star names such as Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton, Don Everly, Lonnie Donegan, Chris Farlowe, Gary Brooker, Marty Wilde, Nanci Griffith have all jammed with the band to the sheer thrill of the audience and indeed the band.
Albert and the band conjure up the raw excitement of the early rock n'roll days. The pedigree of the whole band guarantees a magical musical treat, which emanates from this rare blend of sheer talent.
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