Loraine Burgon and Alvin Lee were childhood sweethearts and Loraine had a ringside seat as Alvin’s group The Jaybirds became local heroes in their home town of Nottingham before moving to London and becoming Ten Years After, where Alvin was recognised as a leading rock guitarist alongside Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page.

 

Loraine was with Alvin as Ten Years After enjoyed success in the UK, Europe and America, where the group toured 28 times, including a starring role at the Woodstock Festival. Loraine and Alvin moved from a tiny London flat to a vast country mansion, befriending other rock stars and enjoying mind-expanding drugs. But when it all became too much, the relationship fell apart. 

 

380-page illustrated paperback. Contains previously unseen photographs from Loraine’s private collection.