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Passed today at age 68 after some routine surgery.

Still can't get over his Woodstock performance.

That's a shocker! RIP Alvin.

Sad news indeed...

BuddyDog wrote:Still can't get over his Woodstock performance.

For me that was the best live guitar solo ever! Alvin was waaaaaayyy ahead of his time at Woodstock.

Holy........ This is the first I've heard of that. Shocking news, indeed. RIP Alvin.
JimK

Wow, what a shock.

I pull out the Woodstock dvd once a year just to see him do "Goin' Home." Amazing technique and stamina. Truly a legend.

Rock on, buddy. Sad news indeed.

libratune wrote:Wow, what a shock.

I pull out the Woodstock dvd once a year just to see him do "Goin' Home." Amazing technique and stamina. Truly a legend.

Rock on, buddy. Sad news indeed.

About twice a year in my house. Alvin was head and shoulders above. He was scary good.

"Routine Surgery" is fast becoming an oxymoron.

Very sad news. RIP Alvin, and condolences to his survivors. May his soul rest in Peace.

(We covered his "Baby Won't You Let Me Rock & Roll You" back in the day. GREAT song, and still the first bass line I play during warm-ups.)

BuddyDog wrote:... Still can't get over his Woodstock performance.

+1

Sad to hear that he has passed away. RIP, Alvin.

I feel awful. He was my bosses favorite performer for the last 45 years. I broke the news to him and he left work early because of it. He's met him, exchanged e-mails & such and has been friends with the president of his fan club for 30 years. Cricklewood Green on repeat tonight. Way ahead of his time.

I read this Wednesday on Premier Guitar. Sad news indeed.