Alvin Lee, former lead vocalist and guitarist for British band Ten Years After, has died after complications from a routine surgical procedure, his official website announced Wednesday. He was 68.
"We have lost a wonderful, much-loved father and companion," his family wrote on the site. "The world has lost a truly great and gifted musician."
Lee co-founded Ten Years After in the early 1960s with bassist Leo Lyons. The band earned its greatest fame after performing at the Woodstock Festival in 1969. Their performance faced technical issues, but their 12-minute encore rendition of "I’m Going Home" was filmed for the "Woodstock" documentary, and is considered by many to be one of the legendary event’s highlights.
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In addition to "I’m Going Home," the band is best known for "Hear Me Calling," "I’d Love to Change the World," and "Love Like a Man."
Lee left the band for a time in the 1970s, then returned, left again, and has numerous solo albums.
