If you haven’t heard about this 13-year-old bluesman, you’re in for a treat. Toby Lee is a fabulous blues-rock guitarist for any age. You have to watch him to see his virtuoso guitar chops and great tone and feel. He has been playing since he was four years old. At age eight, he learned that BB King was seriously ill and recorded a get well video and posted it on Facebook. The video went viral.
Joe Bonamassa shared that video on social media and branded Toby Lee a “future superstar of the blues.” Toby then began his weekly Sunday Blues Jam on Facebook that continues to this day.
2015 took Toby to Memphis, TN, to play with BB Kings All Star Band at the age of ten. He then played with Walter Trout, and more. 2018 brought more recognition. Toby became the first “youth artist” to represent the UK at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis.
Toby is a finalist in the 2018 UK Blues Awards in the category “Young Blues Artist of the Year.”
Since he was ten, Toby has been mentored by the British blues-rock guitarist, singer-songwriter, Laurence Jones. Jones was voted “Best European Guitarist” in the European Music Awards and was introduced into the Hall of Fame in the British Blues Awards for winning “Young Artist of the Year” for 2014, 2015, and 2016. Jones has released four solo albums. The Truth is his latest album, released in 2017.
Here is the new video featuring Toby Lee and Laurence Jones. Enjoy!
For more information about Toby Lee:
Website: http://toby-lee.com
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tobyleeguitar/
For more information about Laurence Jones:
Website:https://www.laurencejonesmusic.com
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/laurencejonesmusic/
Well the kids got it for sure.Great to see the young man keeping the blues alive !!
Gary,
He really does. Agreed! Thanks for your comment.
This is awesome on so many levels!!
Beth,
I couldn’t agree with you more. Thanks for your comment.
Toby is incredibly talented at any standard level of measurement, but when you realize he’s just 13, it becomes mind-blowing. Thanks for sharing this video Martine; I enjoyed seeing him play with his mentor, Laurence. The kids gonna have the world by the tail in a few short years; I’m very happy for him. I’ve watched some of his Sunday Blues Jams and always end up saying “holy sh*t, can he ever play!” I pray for the blues gods to please watch over him, to help him keep focused on what’s real in our world, and to let him kick his own ego in the butt once in awhile. I think he’s gonna be just fine. I just want him to get the very best and most out of life; we all know how easy it can be for kids to stray in our modern, ever-changing culture.
Paul,
Mind-blowing is right. It’s cool to see him play with Laurence. He looks very happy for Toby and kind of proud too. True enough. Thanks for your comment.
Martine, that young man is very gifted . Thank you for sharing. He is going a long way.
Danny,
So glad you appreciate him like I do. You’re welcome. Oh yes, he’s going far. Thanks for your comment.