Ric Lee

Ric Lee is an English drummer best known as a founding member of the rock band Ten Years After, formed in 1966. Lee's drumming style is characterized by its energy and precision, contributing significantly to the band's blues-rock and hard rock sound, which draws on elements of jazz and psychedelic rock. Ten Years After gained prominence during the late 1960s and early 1970s, particularly after their electrifying performance at Woodstock in 1969. Notable works include the albums "Stonedhenge" (1970), "Cricklewood Green" (1970), and "A Space in Time" (1971), the latter featuring the hit single "Love Like a Man." Their music often showcases extended improvisations and intricate musicianship, bridging blues with rock. Lee's impact on music is underscored by his role in popularizing the fusion of blues and rock, influencing numerous drummers and bands in the genre. Despite the band's fluctuating popularity over the years, Ten Years After's legacy endures, and Ric Lee remains a respected figure in the rock community, continuing to perform and collaborate with various artists.