Alvin Lee was an influential English guitarist and singer, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the rock band Ten Years After. His style, characterized by fast-paced, virtuosic guitar playing, was a crucial element in the band's blues-rock sound. Lee's performance at the 1969 Woodstock Festival, particularly his rendition of "I'm Going Home," solidified his status as a significant figure in rock music history. His music was deeply rooted in blues, but also incorporated elements of rock and roll and swing.