Toby Lee
A Warwickshire-born guitar prodigy turned UK Blues Hall of Fame's youngest member, with a number-one Blues Chart debut of original material.
Musical Influence
Few blues artists anywhere have made the transition from viral child prodigy to a genuine UK Blues Hall of Fame member with original chart-topping material — Toby Lee's trajectory, endorsed personally by Joe Bonamassa and built on stage time alongside Buddy Guy and Billy Gibbons, represents the clearest current pipeline from YouTube phenomenon to establishment recognition in British blues.
Formative experiences
- •2005: Toby Lee born in Warwickshire (Source: toby-lee.com).
- •c. 2009: Received his first ukulele from his grandmother.
- •c. 2013: Received his first electric guitar for Christmas, aged 8.
- •2015: Played B.B. King's Blues Club, aged 10; became a global sensation.
- •2017: EP "10" released.
- •2021: "Aquarius" released.
- •2022: Covers album "Icons Vol. 1" released.
- •October 2024: "House on Fire" released, his first album of original material, topped the UK Blues Chart.
- •2026: Three-time winner of Young Blues Artist of the Year; youngest member of the UK Blues Hall of Fame (Source: en.wikipedia.org).
Instruments & Equipment
Stories & Anecdotes
"He designed his custom Gibson ES-335 in direct consultation with Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian, describing his dream guitar specifications before it was built for him in 2019 (Source: toby-lee.com)."
"His Klon Centaur overdrive pedal, which he says significantly changed his sound, was bought with money his grandfather left him (Source: Equipboard)."
Collaborators
Has called Lee a future superstar; shared stages together.
Shared stages together.
Shared stages together.
Jammed on stage together, aged 13, at the Blues Heaven festival in Denmark (Source: YouTube — Toby Lee official channel).
Watch & Listen
Toby Lee - House on Fire (Official Video)
Toby Lee
Toby Lee - House on Fire (Unplugged)
Toby Lee - Count On Me (Official Video)
Toby Lee - House On Fire (Jools' Annual Hootenanny 2024)
BUDDY GUY & TOBY LEE - BLUES HEAVEN, DENMARK
Toby Lee talks about his single House On Fire and UK tour, plus touring with Jools Holland
Toby Lee Live at Summer NAMM 2019
Incredible 10 year old guitarist Toby Lee - 'Pride & Joy' | UNDER THE APPLE TREE
Watch & Listen
Press & quotes
"One of the best guitarists I know and a future superstar of the Blues"
"This Blues nut from Oxfordshire is one of the best guitarists in Britain"
"He was only 11 years old and we were blown away by his talent and passion for music."
"Toby is an incredible talent with gifts beyond his years on all fronts."
Discography
| Year | Title | Producer | Studio | Label | Chart | Sales | Musicians | YouTube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | EP (Source: toby-lee.com). | |
| 2021 | Aquarius | — | — | — | — | — | — | Source: toby-lee.com. | |
| 2022 | Icons Vol. 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Covers album (Source: toby-lee.com). | |
| 2024 | House on Fire | — | — | — | — | — | — | First album of original material; topped the UK Blues Chart (Source: toby-lee.com). | |
| 2026 | Work You Out | — | — | — | — | — | — | Debut single for Fontana Records, co-written with Jay Flew and produced by Bad Sounds siblings Callum & Ewan Merrett; released July 2026 as a limited 7" (1,000 copies) with "Blame It On The Rain" on the B-side (Source: uDiscover Music). |
Awards & Recognition
External links
Booking / Contact
Management: Hugh Phillimore, Sound Advice (hugh@soundadvice.uk.com). Live booking agent: Ross Leslie, Neil O'Brien Entertainment.
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