We used to play the underground clubs like the UFO, and Middle Earth, and they were great because they would have on things like a poet, string quartets, and then a rock band! It was kinda cool!
Alvin Lee, the legendary guitarist and vocalist of the British rock band Ten Years After, reminisces about the underground club scene in the 1960s. He fondly recalls the eclectic mix of acts that would perform at clubs like the UFO and Middle Earth, which would feature everything from poets to string quartets to rock bands.
This quote highlights the diversity and creativity of the underground music scene in the 1960s, where artists from different genres and styles would come together to perform and share their art.
The quote takes place in the 1960s, a pivotal time for rock music, with the rise of psychedelic rock, blues-rock, and the emergence of iconic bands like Ten Years After.
Alvin Lee is a British rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter, best known as the lead guitarist and vocalist of the band Ten Years After. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative guitarists of his generation.