Robin Trower

[steantval]

Now I have a bit more time on my hands I'm going through my large music collection and listening to stuff I hadn't heard for ages.
Pulled out some Robin Trower stuff, I had forgotten how great this guys music is, wonderful stuff.
Anyone else on here into Mr Trower ?

[FinnDave]

Yes definitely, as is our guitarist, we have played Bridge of Sighs at rehearsals but never at a gig (yet). Not an easy one to fit a harmonica into, and the harp man doesn't like to feel left out!

[leftybassman392]

[quote name='steantval' timestamp='1504345387' post='3364210']
Now I have a bit more time on my hands I'm going through my large music collection and listening to stuff I hadn't heard for ages.
Pulled out some Robin Trower stuff, I had forgotten how great this guys music is, wonderful stuff.
Anyone else on here into Mr Trower ?
[/quote]

Not big time, but I do have 20th Century Blues. Great album and an awesome sound from - as I recall - a very simple setup. Recommended to me by none other than Dave Kilminster (who was one of my tutors at The Guitar Institute at the time).

[jezzaboy]

Bridge of sighs is superb. The singer / bass player on most of his early stuff is Jimmy Dewar. My wife worked in a local hospital in Paisley where Jimmy sadly ended his days. He was still a character but apparently had a strong dislike for Lulu who he played with in the 60`s!

[KevB]

Oddly enough I've just been listening to his best of compilation on the last car cd rotation. If the next (blues rock driven) project comes to fruition I might suggest a bit of Robin Trower to the band, Day of the Eagle is a particular favourite of mine.

[Chezz55]

+ lots for 'Bridge Of Sighs" and some fine playing on "Too Rolling Stoned".

The trio of Robin Trower, James Dewar and Reg Isidore was and still is something a bit special.

Chris

[blue]

"Too Rolling Stoned" is one our big numbers.

Blue

[Mickeyboro]

An old band did a version of 'Little Bit of Sympathy' with a chorus of 'You Keep Me Hangin' On' in the breakdown. Always got the crowd on their feet.

[LZD56]

Saw them in the early 70s at Birmingham Town Hall - Trower, Dewar & Bill Lordan on drums. Terrific band. Think For Earth Below album had just come out. Jimmy Dewar had a superb rock voice. Sadly missed.

[Japhet]

Huge fan of Robin, and have been for decades. He's an absolute tone monster and his playing and phrasing is (to my mind) utterly unique and superb. Seen him a few times in recent years and seeing this little old grey haired guy come on stage, plug in and then melt your face is a wonderful experience. He gives me the encouragement I need to believe that you're never too old. Love the bloke.

[dmccombe7]

Bought the BLT album mainly for Jack Bruce and thought his guitar work was fantastic.
Day of the Eagle another fav song for me too.

Need to have a listen to Bridge of Sighs as it seems popular album on this thread.

Dave

[Paul S]

Saw the band back in the day - great guitarist, great songs. One of my faves is 'I can't Wait Much Longer'
http://youtu.be/npTd88r51LY

Early stuff with Procol Harum - nice groove on this 12 bar 'Whiskey Train'
http://youtu.be/u-RN2JV8hV4

[Japhet]

Robin and Jimmy Dewar were a match made in heaven.

[blue]

[quote name='LZD56' timestamp='1504390866' post='3364622']
Saw them in the early 70s at Birmingham Town Hall - Trower, Dewar & Bill Lordan on drums. Terrific band. Think For Earth Below album had just come out. Jimmy Dewar had a superb rock voice. Sadly missed.
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Loved Bill Lordan when he was with Sly & The Family Stone. He's my Minisota neighbor.

Blue

[blue]

[quote name='Japhet' timestamp='1504437370' post='3364800']
Huge fan of Robin, and have been for decades. He's an absolute tone monster and his playing and phrasing is (to my mind) utterly unique and superb. Seen him a few times in recent years and seeing this little old grey haired guy come on stage, plug in and then melt your face is a wonderful experience. He gives me the encouragement I need to believe that you're never too old. Love the bloke.
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Agreed,

Every note he plays makes sense and means something.

Blue

[LZD56]

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Loved Bill Lordan when he was with Sly & The Family Stone. He's my Minisota neighbor.

Blue
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I remember he had these two huge crash cymbals behind him, which he often played both at the same time! Must've killed his shoulders - real powerhouse!

[ricksterphil]

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Saw the band back in the day - great guitarist, great songs. One of my faves is 'I can't Wait Much Longer'
[media]http://youtu.be/npTd88r51LY[/media]

Early stuff with Procol Harum - nice groove on this 12 bar 'Whiskey Train'
[media]http://youtu.be/u-RN2JV8hV4[/media]
[/quote]

+1 Did 'I can't wait much longer' when I was in a blues band.....absolute classic prog rock/blues/bestplayedwhenstoned track

Not that I've ever been stoned officer!

Edited September 4, 2017 by ricksterphil

[fleabag]

Another RT fan here since the 70's. 4 CD's in my collection

One band i was in 10 years ago had Day of The Eagle in the set list

RT is an awesome axe murderer

[Happy Jack]

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1504345711' post='3364211']
Yes definitely, as is our guitarist, we have played Bridge of Sighs at rehearsals but never at a gig (yet). Not an easy one to fit a harmonica into, and the harp man doesn't like to feel left out!
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Has harp man considered learning to play water bells?

[FinnDave]

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Has harp man considered learning to play water bells?


[/quote]

I'll suggest it....

[Funky Dunky]

Ahhh, the white Jimi Hendrix. Yes, I'm a fan, and I agree that James Dewar is the perfect foil. I still think RT is criminally underrated.

[oldbass]

Oh yes..that signature chord sound he gets and Dewars vocals..utterly unique.

[Count Bassy]

Saw him at the Robin 2 a few years ago. Brilliant still had it all.

[P-ZARN]

Have always loved Robin Trower . James Dewar's voice also
Tracks like 'Hannah' and 'Twice Removed From Yesterday' outstanding.

Edited September 6, 2017 by P-ZARN

[ead]

I have a couple of RT CDs, both excellent.