Normally I wouldn’t write about a musician dying but Arthur Lee was one of the music worlds most gifted individuals, yet if you ask most people if they have ever heard of Arthur Lee or his band Love most people will answer with a quizzical look and a resounding “No, who is he?”.
To find out more about Arthur Lee and his band Love click here.
I was first introduced to Arthur Lee’s music by a friend of mine when I was at university. I had never heard anything quite like it, and was instantly hooked! His music had a big influence on me then and now.
Back in 2003 when the Forever Changes tour was in full swing Natalie and Gareth managed to get some tickets for a “secret gig” and so I flew back to Glasgow to see Arthur Lee and Love perform under the “Andmoreagains” on Saturday 1st February 2003 at King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut. King Tut’s Wah Wah hut is a tiny venue with a maximum capacity of around 300 and so to this day it is the best gig I have ever attended.
Around this time Love made a resurgence in popular culture and played may more concerts (including Glastonbury) over the next few years.
Rest in Peace Arthur your music will love on.
Thank you to Ellen Wallace at GenevaLunch for featuring a link to this story and my blog.
Paz | 05-Aug-06 at 1:25 am | Permalink
Rest in peace.
Paz