Ten Years After - Rock and Roll Music to the World 12" Vinyl LP Album

In 1972, Ten Years After's "Rock and Roll Music to the World" solidified their blues-rock legacy. This vinyl masterpiece, pulsating with energy and Lee's fiery guitar, blends blues riffs, soulful vocals, and extended jams. From the opening power of "You Give Me Loving" to the title track's celebratory spirit

 

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Album Description:

Released in 1972, Ten Years After's "Rock and Roll Music to the World" was a pivotal moment in the band's career, solidifying their place as one of the leading lights of the burgeoning blues-rock scene. This 12-inch vinyl LP showcased the band's electrifying energy and Alvin Lee's phenomenal guitar skills, offering a potent blend of bluesy riffs, soulful vocals, and extended instrumental jams.

The album opens with the powerful "You Give Me Loving," a six-minute showcase of Lee's fiery guitar work and the band's tight rhythm section. Tracks like "Convention Prevention" and "Turned Off T.V. Blues" showcase the band's ability to blend social commentary with their signature sound. The bluesy swagger continues with "Standing at the Station," a captivating ballad that allows Lee's expressive vocals to shine.

The second side of the album maintains the momentum with the catchy "You Can't Win Them All" and the thought-provoking "Religion." Tracks like "Choo Choo Mama" and "Tomorrow I'll Be Out of Town" offer a taste of the band's playful, blues-inspired rock and roll. The album closes with the title track, a celebratory anthem that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the record.

"Rock and Roll Music to the World" was released to critical acclaim, praised for its raw energy, musicianship, and songwriting. The album became a commercial success, reaching No. 34 on the Billboard charts in the United States and solidifying Ten Years After's status as a major rock force.

Beyond the Music:

The album's iconic gatefold sleeve, featuring a photo of the band performing live, perfectly captures the band's energy and stage presence. The vinyl format itself adds to the listening experience, offering a warm, immersive sound that faithfully reproduces the band's powerful performance.

Music Genre:

 Blues Rock Psych Acid Rock Music 

Production Information: 

Engineer Chris Kimsey.

Photography Brain Cooke.

Record Label & Catalognr:

Chrysalis 6307 507 (6307507) / CHR 1009

Album Packaging / Information:

 Gatefold (FOC) cover design 

Media Format:

 12" Vinyl LP Gramophone Record  
Country of Origin  1972 Made in Germany
Band Members and Musicians on: Ten Years After - Rock and Roll Music to the World
    Band-member, line-ups:
  • Alvin Lee - Guitars, vocals

      Alvin Lee (born Graham Barnes, December 19, 1944 – March 6, 2013) was an English rock guitarist and singer, best known as the lead vocalist and lead guitarist for the blues rock band Ten Years After. He was born in Nottingham, England and began playing guitar at the age of 13. In the late 1960s, he formed Ten Years After and the band released their first album in 1967. They gained international fame with their performance at the Woodstock festival in 1969.

     In the 1970s and 1980s, Lee released several solo albums and collaborated with other musicians. He continued to perform and record with Ten Years After until his death in 2013. He was known for his powerful and rapid guitar playing and was considered one of the greatest guitarists of his generation.

     Throughout his career, Lee received numerous accolades and awards, including being voted the third greatest guitar player of all time, by Classic Rock magazine, in 2004. He died of complications following a routine surgical procedure in 2013.

  • Chick Churchill

      Chick Churchill (Real-name: Michael George Churchill) English keyboardist and pianist, best known as a founding member and original keyboardist of the British blues rock band Ten Years After. He was born on May 25, 1947, in London, England. He started playing piano and organ in the early 1960s and formed Ten Years After in 1966 with guitar player Alvin Lee, bassist Leo Lyons and drummer Ric Lee. He played keyboard, organ and piano and provided backing vocals for the band. He was an important member of the band and played in the band's first two albums, "Ten Years After" and "Undead" . He left the band in 1968 to pursue a solo career, and was replaced by keyboardist Dave Quickmire.

     Ten Years After was one of the most popular and influential British blues rock bands of the late 1960s and early 1970s, and Chick Churchill was considered to be an accomplished keyboard player. He has also played in other bands and projects, but is mostly known for his work with Ten Years After. He continues to perform as a solo artist and with

  • Leo Lyons

      Leo Lyons (Real-name: Leo David William Lyons) an English musician and bassist, best known as a member of the British blues rock band Ten Years After. He was born on 30 January 1943, in London, England. He started playing bass guitar in the early 1960s and joined Ten Years After in 1967, replacing the band's original bassist, Chick Churchill. He played bass guitar, provided backing vocals and wrote some songs for the band. He was an important member of the band and played in all the band's albums until their disbanding in 1975 and played in reunion concerts later on.

  • Ric Lee

      Ric Lee (Full-name: Richard Lee) an English drummer and percussionist, known as a member of the British blues rock band Ten Years After. He was born on October 19, 1945, in Birmingham, England. He started playing drums in the early 1960s and joined Ten Years After in 1967, replacing the band's original drummer, Dave Quickmire. He played drums and provided backing vocals for the band. He was an important member of the band and played in all the band's albums until their disbanding in 1975 and played in reunion concerts later on.


Track Listing of: Ten Years After - Rock and Roll Music to the World
    Side One:
  1. You Give Me Loving
  2. Convention Prevention
  3. Turned off T.V. Blues
  4. Standing at the Station
    Side Two:
  1. You Can't Win Them All
  2. Religion
  3. Choo Choo Moma
  4. Tomorrow I'll be out of Town
  5. Rock & Roll Music to the World

 

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Record Label Details: Green Colour with Orange Butterfly Logo Chrysalis 6307 507

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