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LONDON - British guitarist Alvin Lee, best known for his performance with the band Ten Years After at the famous Woodstock festival, died on Wednesday aged 68, his family announced.
A statement on Lee's official website explained that the Nottingham-born rocker died after suffering complications during routine surgery.
"We have lost a wonderful and much loved father and companion, the world has lost a truly great and gifted musician," said the statement issued by his wife and daughters.
Lee worked with The Beatles' George Harrison, and The Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood during a 50-year career, which hit its peak at the 1969 era-defining festival.
Ten Years After notched eight Top 40 albums in Britain, and count "Hear Me Calling", "I'd Love to Change the World" and "Love Like a Man" among their biggest hits.
Lee released his 14th album, "Still on the Road to Freedom", last year and was due to perform in Paris on April 7.