Born Graham Barnes in Nottingham England, Alvin Lee took up guitar at the age of thirteen. By the age of fifteen he had formed the group Jaybirds. Following in the footsteps of earlier beat groups such as the Beatles, the Jaybirds played the clubs in Hamburg, Germany to great local acclaim. On returning to London in 1966, the group changed its name to Ten Years After.
Ten Years After scored hits with many albums and became a popular touring band. The band gained note in America after their appearance at Woodstock in 1969.
Lee's guitar work on ‘I’m Going Home’ on the 'Woodstock' album and film remains a standard for many rock guitarists to emulate.
Ten Years After played a mix of rock and blues tinged with jazz. In 1973, Lee left Ten Years After to pursue a solo career.
His first work was a collaborative effort with American gospel singer Mylon LeFevre on an album entitled On The Road To Freedom; other artists on the album included George Harrison, Mick Fleetwood and Steve Winwood. A year later he formed the band Alvin Lee & Company and released a double live album recorded at the Rainbow in London, In Flight.
Lee continued to record albums and play live until his death in 2013, thrilling audiences with his guitar virtuoso and nimble fingered fret work.
Having recorded over twenty albums, some of the key solo works Alvin Lee has recorded are:
1973 On The Road To Feedom
1974 In Flight
1975 Pump Iron
1976 Let it Rock
1978 Rocket Fuel
1979 Ride On
1980 Freefall
1981 RX5
1986 Detroit Diesel
1992 Zoom
1994 I Hear You Rockin
1996 Live In Vienna
2004 In Tennessee
2007 Saguitar
2012 Still On The Road To freedom
Official Website: Alvin Lee
You can also see Alvin Lee & Ten Years After and / or Alvin Lee & Co and / or Ten Years After and or Alvin Lee & Ten Years Later and / or The Alvin Lee Band on Last.fm.
Keep On Rockin'
Alvin Lee Lyrics
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(E) Keeps me young and keeps me (E7) bold/ Keep on
(A) rockin'
Chorus: Keep on (E) rockin' / (G) Never gonna stop / (A) rock until
Drop - keep on (E) rockin'
2 If you ever be lonely and you feelin'down
The good old R&R gonna turn you around - keep on rockin
Chorus: Keep on rockin' / Never gonna stop
3 Never mind the blues/ never mind the soul
All I want to hear is the good old R&R / Keep on rockin
Chorus: Keep on rockin' / Never
Solo
4 Keep on rockin' /Keep on rockin'/
Keep on rockin'/ Keep on rockin'
Chorus: Never gonna stop, rock until I drop - keep on rocking
Solo
5 If you ever be lonely and you feelin down
Chorus: Keep on rockin' / Never
Zusatz:rockin' me / rockin' me / rockin' me / rockin'me /
6 Keep on rockin' me baby / keep on rockin'me baby
Keep on rocki'me baby / keep on rockin'me baby
Chorus: Never gonna stop / baby, rock until we drop Keep onrockin'
The lyrics to Alvin Lee's song "Keep On Rockin'" are about the transformative power of rock and roll music. Lee describes how playing rock and roll music keeps him young and bold, and how it can turn someone's mood around when they are feeling down. He sings about his love for rock and roll and how all he wants to hear is the good old R&R. The chorus encourages listeners to keep on rockin' and never stop until they drop, and the song ends with Lee urging his lover to keep on rockin' him.
One interpretation of the lyrics is that they reflect the rebellious spirit of early rock and roll music. The genre was seen as a challenge to the traditional values and mainstream culture of the time, and the lyrics suggest that rock and roll music has the power to shake up a person's mood and perspective. The idea of never stopping until you drop also suggests a refusal to conform or give up, and a commitment to living life to the fullest.
Interestingly, the song was written as a response to critics who had accused Ten Years After, Lee's band, of selling out and losing their rock and roll roots. Lee wrote "Keep On Rockin'" to prove that the band was still committed to the genre and to remind fans of the power of rock and roll music.
Line by Line Meaning
Still I like to play / the good old Rock and Roll
Despite my age, I still have a passion for playing Rock and Roll music.
Keeps me young and keeps me bold/ Keep on rockin'
Playing Rock and Roll keeps me feeling young and fearless. I will continue to play with enthusiasm.
If you ever be lonely and you feelin' down / The good old R&R gonna turn you around - keep on rockin
If you're ever feeling down and lonely, listening to Rock and Roll music can lift your spirits and keep you going.
Never mind the blues/ never mind the soul / All I want to hear is the good old R&R / Keep on rockin
I don't care about the blues or soul music, all I want to hear is Rock and Roll. I will continue to keep playing and enjoying this genre of music.
Keep on rockin' / Keep on rockin' / Keep on rockin' / Keep on rockin'
I will continue to play Rock and Roll music with passion and energy. This is what I love to do and I won't stop.
If you ever be lonely and you feelin' down
If you ever feel sad and alone
Keep on rockin' / Never
Keep playing Rock and Roll music, and never stop
Keep on rockin' me baby / keep on rockin' me baby / Keep on rockin' me baby / keep on rockin' me baby
Continue to rock me with your music and don't stop.
Never gonna stop / baby, rock until we drop / Keep on rockin'
We will never stop playing Rock and Roll music, and we will keep going until we can't anymore. Let's keep on rockin'.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALVIN LEE
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