Ten Years After was the headliner, and J. Giles was the opener Oct. 1971. Then 5 years later at what had to be the worst venue ever, an Ice rink, with the ice covered by cardboard. I loved the show while feeling like the bands were totally duped into doing a show there. The band Earthquake was the opener. I could tell Alvin Lee was surprised how crappy the venue was by the look on his face. Still played for us the audience, we were happy for that. Thank All Of You !!!
Leo- there are plenty of of blues venues here that you could play at. Plus tons of communities have festivals during the spring and summer. You have to come over!
My sister God rest her, introduced me to TYA back in the late 60's and you couldn't help but notice Leo with his bouncing head. What musician and what a nice fellow. If Hundred Seventy Split make it to Brighton I'm in!
Ill be listening until i drop! Looking forward to Movin On and i really really hope you make it near Detroit in 2024!!! I have been listening to your songs for years and they are so energized they never get old to me!!!
Good day Leo, thank you so much for the update! We'd absolutely love to see you in the Philly area! There's a huge blues and other music scene in Lancaster County, a bit west of Philadelphia, one of my childhood friends is Kevin Gannon of Moe Blues Band, amazing harp player, he also books shows and knows many industry friends who could possibly help with gigs in the area. Keep us posted. Love you Leo and thanks for all the great music!
Hey Leo! if you have time to make a video I'd love to hear some Ten Years After and Black Sabbath Stories, after all these years I had no idea that you guys had quite a lot of history, take care man!
My friends and I really enjoy your music. Every album you've put out as HSS is outstanding. I mean that. If you see your way clear to play in America's Heartland, please try to play somewhere near Des Moines, Iowa. I promise to come. It would be the highlight of my year to see you and your mates! You guys rock! Thanks for the music Leo.
The pianist Daniil Trifonov who was American/Russian citizenship couldn’t get a visa to play at world premiere during the Proms this summer. The programme had to be altered, as a result. Can’t blame people for going where the love is ....
Thank you for the honest reality of gigging, Mr Lyons. Completely understood. My wish is to somehow, sooner than later, have enough _Medium of Exchange_ for you and your other professional colleagues (and Roadies!) to accept a gig at the Brewhouse, Taunton, one of these old unforgettable evenings - all-found, obviously, and with a Bonus! 🌞 As previously mentioned: *You are one of Nature's True Perfect Gentlemen.* And finally: The faultless backdrop in your splendid, tasteful room in this video, incorporating the perfect placement and dimensions/levels/spacing of your/the braw artwork, deserves a mention! Stay free, Leo. All the best. Rab 👋 🕊
Aloha Leo Lyons, First and foremost thank you for all of your great music 🎶 all these years! I'm Waiting for a record shop here in Hawaii to sell your new record album. Always enjoyed all of your music over the years. Hopefully I'll be able to get your new bands record album on line if no shops bring it in here in Honolulu Hawaii. Keep making music..... Mahalo Ed
Aloha Big Ed. Thanks for the kind words and for your support. Much appreciated. You should be able to find the record in Hawaii but if not definitely on line. Regards Leo
Hi Leo, it’s such a pleasure to see you doing these uploads and hearing about tour plans/difficulties. I became a huge TYA fan many years ago, never got to see the classic line up though, but saw Alvin with his “Ten Years Later” band about 40 years ago when they visited my area. Good to see you and the guys still rocking it solid fashion. Stay healthy !
Hi FenceThis. Thanks for the kind words and for watching my channel. You probably already know that I no longer play with TYA. For the past 11 years I've had my own band 'Hundred Seventy Split' You can check out our music on Spotify etc. I feel it's a continuation of my musical journey from the early TYA days. Stay well. Regards Leo.
I totally understand the problem. Nice to see you here Leo, Keep playing if only for your own soul and spirit, thats what I do, I even sometimes give myself an encore......😃
Hi Leo. I'm reading Geezer Butler's book and he cites you as an influence. Great to know Alvin helped Sabbath in the early days by getting them into the Marquee Club
Looking good mate, I'td be good to see you here in the UK, but what you say make sense, especially what you say about tribute bands. They’ve taken over all the best venues, can't blame the musicians and promoters, as it’s the only way they can make decent money. Take care mate. Cam 🎸😎
170 days for a Visa to come to the U.S. ? Unreal! Just come across the southern border like everyone else is doing..smh Would love to see you guys in America! God Bless 🙏🏼
Do the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester. TYA did 50 years ago. Itv was opened under new ownership maybe 12 years ago. Get The Led Out performed there, Moody Blues, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and just last week, Peter Frampton. According to an old neighbor of mine who moved away many years ago, when he and his wife were teenagers in the late 60s, They saw every Band form A-Z there......Allman Bros to ZZ Top. TYA , The Who, Sanatana, Doobie Bros., J Giels, Grateful Dead [there is a Jerry garcia Loungte there because the GD performed there many times]etc. about a 1500 person theatre
Hi MartyThanks very much for your help. To start with we need festivals or a support tour to make it work. Once that's in place we can look for individual shows. Fingers crossed. Regards Leo
Ten Years After was the headliner, and J. Giles was the opener Oct. 1971. Then 5 years later at what had to be the worst venue ever, an Ice rink, with the ice covered by cardboard. I loved the show while feeling like the bands were totally duped into doing a show there. The band Earthquake was the opener. I could tell Alvin Lee was surprised how crappy the venue was by the look on his face. Still played for us the audience, we were happy for that. Thank All Of You !!!
Hi Rick. Thanks for sharing your story and for your support. Regards Leo
Leo- there are plenty of of blues venues here that you could play at. Plus tons of communities have festivals during the spring and summer. You have to come over!
We're working on it.
We would love to see you here in Leicester and we have the perfect small venue called The Musician. Fingers crossed 🤞
Hi Sonia. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check it out. Regards Leo
My sister God rest her, introduced me to TYA back in the late 60's and you couldn't help but notice Leo with his bouncing head. What musician and what a nice fellow. If Hundred Seventy Split make it to Brighton I'm in!
If we play Brighton. I'll look out for you. Thanks for your support. Regards Leo
Leo you are the original head banger@@LeoLyonsMusician
Happy Tuesday Leo..you're looking well..always good to see you 😀 😊 ✌️❤️✌️🇨🇦
Happy Wednesday to you. Thanks for the kind words.
Hi Leo! I wish you all the best! You are undoubtedly one of the best bass players in history! always stay well!
Thanks for the kind words and for checking out my channel. Regards Leo
Ill be listening until i drop! Looking forward to Movin On and i really really hope you make it near Detroit in 2024!!! I have been listening to your songs for years and they are so energized they never get old to me!!!
Thanks very much for your support. It's greatly appreciated. Regards Leo
Perfectly clear !
Hi Ken. Hope you're well and enjoying your new location. Regards Leo
Good day Leo, thank you so much for the update! We'd absolutely love to see you in the Philly area! There's a huge blues and other music scene in Lancaster County, a bit west of Philadelphia, one of my childhood friends is Kevin Gannon of Moe Blues Band, amazing harp player, he also books shows and knows many industry friends who could possibly help with gigs in the area. Keep us posted. Love you Leo and thanks for all the great music!
Hi thanks for your support and for your input re shows. Much appreciated. Regards Leo
Hey Leo! if you have time to make a video I'd love to hear some Ten Years After and Black Sabbath Stories, after all these years I had no idea that you guys had quite a lot of history, take care man!
Thanks for the good wished Andre. I'll think about some TYA/Sabbath stories. Regards Leo
Thanks Mister, big band TYAfter! Wonderful band I have several LPs I listened to them with taste, music always alive! Thank you 🙏
Hi William.Thanks for the kind words.Much appreciated.Regards Leo
My friends and I really enjoy your music. Every album you've put out as HSS is outstanding. I mean that. If you see your way clear to play in America's Heartland, please try to play somewhere near Des Moines, Iowa. I promise to come. It would be the highlight of my year to see you and your mates! You guys rock! Thanks for the music Leo.
Thanks for your support Joe. Much appreciated. Regards Leo
Logistics and equipment always pose a problem for travel - would love to see you in Texas though!
One day it will happen. Regards Leo
Leo, I hope there will be a way for you to get over across the pond and specifically Florida. I'd like to hear more Blues concerts here. Best wishes.
We'll be working on it.
Bluesfest Ottawa Canada July2024 ...Love to meet you in person
We’d love to play there.
The pianist Daniil Trifonov who was American/Russian citizenship couldn’t get a visa to play at world premiere during the Proms this summer. The programme had to be altered, as a result. Can’t blame people for going where the love is ....
@LeoLyonsMusician I second the sentiment Leo... would love to see you in Ottawa in 2024!
@@67Parsifal I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing. Music is important for wellbeing and should not be politicised.
Thank you for the honest reality of gigging, Mr Lyons. Completely understood. My wish is to somehow, sooner than later, have enough _Medium of Exchange_ for you and your other professional colleagues (and Roadies!) to accept a gig at the Brewhouse, Taunton, one of these old unforgettable evenings - all-found, obviously, and with a Bonus! 🌞
As previously mentioned: *You are one of Nature's True Perfect Gentlemen.*
And finally: The faultless backdrop in your splendid, tasteful room in this video, incorporating the perfect placement and dimensions/levels/spacing of your/the braw artwork, deserves a mention!
Stay free, Leo.
All the best. Rab 👋 🕊
PS. Taunton: Somerset's County Town. Not Stateside ... R
Hi Rab. As always. Thanks for your support. Regards Leo
Of course. I've been there.
@@LeoLyonsMusicianThank you for giving me some of your precious time, L! More than appreciated.
All the best. Rab 🔊 🎶🔊 ♾
Aloha Leo Lyons,
First and foremost thank you for all of your great music 🎶 all these years! I'm Waiting for a record shop here in Hawaii to sell your new record album. Always enjoyed all of your music over the years. Hopefully I'll be able to get your new bands record album on line if no shops bring it in here in Honolulu Hawaii. Keep making music.....
Mahalo Ed
Aloha Big Ed. Thanks for the kind words and for your support. Much appreciated. You should be able to find the record in Hawaii but if not definitely on line. Regards Leo
Hi Leo, it’s such a pleasure to see you doing these uploads and hearing about tour plans/difficulties. I became a huge TYA fan many years ago, never got to see the classic line up though, but saw Alvin with his “Ten Years Later” band about 40 years ago when they visited my area. Good to see you and the guys still rocking it solid fashion. Stay healthy !
Hi FenceThis. Thanks for the kind words and for watching my channel. You probably already know that I no longer play with TYA. For the past 11 years I've had my own band 'Hundred Seventy Split' You can check out our music on Spotify etc. I feel it's a continuation of my musical journey from the early TYA days. Stay well. Regards Leo.
Right on , Leo. I know exactly what you mean.The economics of touring is a rough go. You just keep on … keeping on , bass brother 🙌🏽🎵
Thanks for watching my channel Anthony. Much appreciated. Regards Leo
Hallo Mr. Lyons. Sie hielten den Kessel immer am dampfen - absolut fantastisch👍
True. No problems from me. I enjoy what I do.
I totally understand the problem. Nice to see you here Leo, Keep playing if only for your own soul and spirit, thats what I do, I even sometimes give myself an encore......😃
Thank you, I will. Enjoy your music.Regards Leo
Me and my friends would absolutely love to see you in USA hope you can do it one day even though it’s very challenging
Hi Austin. We'd love to play some shows in the USA but as you say it's difficult. I never give up trying to make it work. Regards Leo
Hi Leo. I'm reading Geezer Butler's book and he cites you as an influence. Great to know Alvin helped Sabbath in the early days by getting them into the Marquee Club
I must read Geezers book. Our paths crossed quite a bit in the earlier years.
@@LeoLyonsMusician It's called Into the Void. Geezer says Alvin didn't like the name Black Sabbath and advised against using it
Thanks for the info.@@markravitz1684
@@LeoLyonsMusician Glad to share it with you Leo! You were a member of one of my favorite bands! It's an honor to converse with you
Thanks for your support.@@markravitz1684
Good to see you again.keep on rockin
Thanks Tony, you too!
Thanks Leo 🎵🎶🎶
My pleasure.
Hi Mr Leo Lyons, as long as there is healt the mysic rock and blues is continuous life 🎸🎸🥁🎹
Hi Ramon. I would hope so. Regards Leo
Yeah. When I go to see a band my hope is for original music. Happy to hear you're going to keep going, Leo. ✌️
Thanks Susan. Enjoy your music.
Looking good mate, I'td be good to see you here in the UK, but what you say make sense, especially what you say about tribute bands. They’ve taken over all the best venues, can't blame the musicians and promoters, as it’s the only way they can make decent money.
Take care mate.
Cam 🎸😎
Thanks for the kid words Cam. I agree. Audiences decide what they want to see and promoters oblige. That's the wy it's always been.
Regards Leo
WOW what a nice guy! you should come and play in Portugal with us!
Maybe one day!
170 days for a Visa to come to the U.S. ? Unreal! Just come across the southern border like everyone else is doing..smh
Would love to see you guys in America! God Bless 🙏🏼
We'd love o play some shows in the States. I never give up.
Do the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester. TYA did 50 years ago. Itv was opened under new ownership maybe 12 years ago. Get The Led Out performed there, Moody Blues, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and just last week, Peter Frampton. According to an old neighbor of mine who moved away many years ago, when he and his wife were teenagers in the late 60s, They saw every Band form A-Z there......Allman Bros to ZZ Top. TYA , The Who, Sanatana, Doobie Bros., J Giels, Grateful Dead [there is a Jerry garcia Loungte there because the GD performed there many times]etc. about a 1500 person theatre
Hi. Thanks for the info. Sounds like a great venue. perhaps we can play there. Regards Leo
I may know a couple of guys, one in California and one in New York. How many USA dates would you need and what size venue?
Hi MartyThanks very much for your help. To start with we need festivals or a support tour to make it work. Once that's in place we can look for individual shows. Fingers crossed. Regards Leo
Hope to see you on fort worth Leo.
That would be great. Regards Leo
Do a ten years after turbute band😅
It has been suggested before.
Hey what about Canada?
We'd love to play Canada. It's always been fun to visit there.
i LOVE YOUR MUSIC SO MUCH - MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU - i WISH JOE - DAMON AND YOU A WONDERFUL SUMMER! °Moving ON"!
Thanks Luky. All the best you you too. Regards Leo
Hi Leo, did you ever played in South América ?
No. Sadly never. We were against the audience segregation they had there at the time. I hear SA is a lovely country.
Covers bands 👎
That's what many people are happy to go and see. Promoters book bands that draw people. I understand.
@@LeoLyonsMusician I don't
Hi leo, what is the best way to contact you? I am a writer for a blues rock magazine. I sent you an email.
Thanks for your interest. I've e.mailed you. Regards Leo