Ten Years After
In 1967, the Jaybirds changed their name to Ten Years After. The band was given a residency at London's famous Marquee Club and published a debut album on Deram Records. The band soon built up a large following in Europe. After Fillmore West founder Bill Graham heard a copy of the band's first album, he immediately sent a letter offering to book Ten Years After on tour in the United States. As part of Ten Years After, Lyons was one of the first rock performers at the Newport Jazz Festival.