As one of the most influential guitarists in country music, Albert Lee needs no introduction.  From his early years in Emmylou Harris’ band (replacing his hero James Burton, who left to play with Elvis Presley) to his time with Eric Clapton, Albert has spent time playing with some of the most well respected musicans around.  Currently he is spending his time working on solo material and playing in Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings.

Describe your first experience playing music.

That would be thumping away at the piano at the age of 9, I took lessons shortly after but dropped them because I rarely practiced.

What has been your most significant musical experience?

Some memorable concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London playing with The Everly Bros, Concert for George and Spinal Tap.

What is the best advice on pursuing a career in music you were ever given?

That everyone has something to offer no matter how good a player they are.

What is your favorite sound?

50s/60s V12 Ferrari.

Name some of your biggest non-musical influences.

Mum and Dad.

What was the most memorable concert you ever attended?

Many, but a recent solo concert by Bruce Hornsby in Malibu springs to mind.

Put your iPod on shuffle and list the first five songs that appear.

Handel’s Messiah: The People that walked in darkness. Trevor Pinnock

Chopin Etude #2 Pollini

Brandenburg Concerto #3 Allessandrini.

Glory: Lonnie Donegan

Don’t like goodbyes: Frank Sinatra

To find out more about Albert, visit www.albertleeandhogansheroes.com.