Ric Lee

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Ric Lee
Born (1945-10-20) 20 October 1945
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England
Genres Rock, R&B, Blues rock
Occupations Musician, songwriter, record producer, music publisher
Instruments Drums
Years active 1963–present
Labels Decca, Deram, Columbia, Capitol, PolyGram, Chrysalis,

Ric Lee (born Richard Lee, 20 October 1945)[1] is the English drummer of the British late 1960s to 70s rock group, Ten Years After.

Biography

Lee was born in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, and was a founding member of his first band, The Falcons.[1] He was also a drummer for Ricky Storm and The Mansfields, which he was persuaded to leave in August 1965. Soon he took over drumming duties for The Jaybirds, with guitarist Alvin Lee, and bassist Leo Lyons. In 1966 they arrived in London, where a keyboardist, Chick Churchill also joined the band.

In 1968, the band auditioned at the Marquee Club in London under the name The Blues Yard, but quickly became the successful outfit, Ten Years After. With this group, Lee played at rock festivals including Woodstock in 1969 and the Isle of Wight Festival on 29 August 1970.

When Ten Years After disbanded in 1976, Lee formed March Music/Fast Western Productions undertaking music publishing, management and record production[1] and signed acts such as the Incredible Kidda Band.

In 1994, Lee formed The Breakers with an old friend, Ian Ellis (ex-Clouds) and together they wrote and produced their first studio album "MILAN", which was released in July 1995. Along with tours of the UK and Europe, The Breakers were guests with Bryan Adams and Bonnie Raitt, on NBC Super Channel's "Talking Blues" programme that aired in Europe in March 1996.

In 2011, Lee formed the 'Ric Lee Blues Project' which was later renamed 'Ric Lee's Natural Born Swingers' for their 2012 album release 'Put a Record On'. The band featured Bob Hall of Savoy Brown, Danny Handley from The Animals and British session bassist Scott Whitley who has worked with many major acts from around the world. The album received substantial airplay on European and internet radio.

He is married, has two children and lives in the Derbyshire Dales.[1]

See also

  • List of Blues-rock musicians

Quotation

“ I don't like Ginger Baker, his solos are always far too long. They go on and on. ”

NME – March 1971[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Tenyearsafternow.com
  2. ↑ Tobler, John (1992). NME Rock 'N' Roll Years (1st ed.). London: Reed International Books Ltd. p. 224. CN 5585. 

External links

Ten Years After
Studio albums
Live albums
Compilation
albums
  • Double Deluxe
  • Ten Years After
  • Classic Performances
  • Goin' Home
  • Alvin Lee and Company
  • Greatest Hits
  • Profile
  • Ten Years After
  • Timewarps
  • The Collection
  • At Their Peak
  • Universal Music Co.
  • Portfolio - A History
  • The Collection
  • Essential
  • Pure Blues
  • I'm Going Home
  • Premium Gold Collection
  • The Best of
  • Very Best Ten Years After Album Ever
  • Ten Years After Anthology
Singles
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