Artist Spotlight | Robin Trower | Marshall

We went down to Studio91 in Berkshire to spend some time with rock guitar legend Robin Trower. Discussing all things tone, touring and everything inbetween.
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[@neuromantoo]

I was lucky enough to have seen Robin Trower with James Dewar in the early '70s. There will never be another voice like James Dewar.

[@blakegowan6623]

I believe James was on a level of someone like say... Paul Rodgers of Bad Company ....major talent.

[@Seventysongs]

Yes. James Dewar was big and nicer to hear than most holy monsters .. and he never got the proper recognition, just like the Robin Trower that is rarely quoted among the big ones.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

neuromantoo Did you get Pictures ??? Did you get autographs ???

[@marvinbernard2566]

Blake Gowan it’s funny because I only recently discovered him recently and when I first heard him I thought he was Paul Rogers. Having said all that I prefer James to Paul.

[@johnsmith-zf1fd]

@@blakegowan6623 Dewar was much better than rodgers mate...

[@denniskramer9657]

Always a fan of Robin Trower.

[@donaldmoser212]

Great player. It is hard to imagine and sad to think that most all of our guitar heroes / Gods from the 1960s and 1970s will be gone within the next ten years. You filled our souls with music that will last a lifetime. Thank you!

[@floridahiker1503]

I swear without rock n roll I wouldn't of made it through the hard times.

[@MrSteviek52]

Nobody.....I mean NOBODY....has the stylistic voice of Robin Trower ! Every note comes from the gut. Perfect phrasing and vibrato ! Never too fast, never boring....always unexpected! Geez ! I mean really.....does it get any better ....? I don’t think so......imho....

[@dynkle]

Saw him in Seattle in May and your right, it doesn't get any better. This is what a lifetime of always trying to get better sounds like.

[@kevinkinnu341]

Your post says it perfect

[@juanvaldez5422]

@Just J I don't copy, I flat out steal

[@jimlamanna9712]

Steve Kuykendall Agreed. He's a unique guitarist and artist. Bridge of Sighs album was Rock album of the year in 1974 for a very good reason

[@jordandangelo180]

The vibrato makes a huge difference in playing and quality of tone. The uni-vibe really shines through with great vibrato

[@6was9]

Once you've crossed the "Bridge of Sighs" you never go back.

[@sld67869801]

And why would you want to come back? It is a special place to be!

[@ianskeggs5294]

A poet with a strat ... cmon 😎

[@quatranelittlefoot3015]

The bridge of sighs was the crossover from prison to the guillotine appropriately named and yes there was no coming back.

[@shanedeel2]

That song makes me high by just listening.

[@timhoovermusicman]

I've crossed it 17 times

[@GobiPup]

Fantastic sounds. That Bridge of Sighs intro just instantly takes me to another place every time.

[@thomasradcliffe6129]

Day of the eagle, too rolling stoned, bridge of sighs.... The ultimate trilogy to pay homage to the legend. Used to play them in that order. Late 70’s everybody loved it!!

[@Marsbonfire007]

Little Bit of Sympathy

[@professorpatpending8731]

Marshall and Robin Trower makes for Trower power. 🎵

[@CrustyCurmudgeon]

Why has Robin never been on EC's Crossroads roster? I looked at the line up just yesterday and once again didn't see his name. He deserves the exposure. All these decades of working on his craft, though periods of fame and obscurity, and he's stayed true. He's a legend, a true original, humble to his craft and loyal to his fans. He played those opening notes of Daydream and my heart still leapt - after all these decades he still slays me.

[@birthabutt9555]

Because Clapton is probably jealous.

[@andyc5729]

He knows RT would steal the show most likely.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

CrustyCurmudgeon Clapton might get Jealous

[@gph2193]

Daydream is one of my all time favorite songs. Seen the old band live and the mirror ball spinning to Daydream is an unforgettable experience.

[@geraldwest3428]

"I can listen to him play all day", I do...every day since 1972! Thanks Robin Trower for bringing some of the greatest music ever recorded man!

[@THE_WOAT]

Bridge of Sighs... one of the top few guitar albums of all time. A masterclass of note selection and tone.

[@stevenvalenti3722]

So true. This man is a true legend in the world of guitar. He has many really great albums. And I believe the album he created before bridge of sighs is a true classic album also. I love those two albums so much. Wow! What masterpieces they are.🤗

[@rocknjbindad3707]

Unmistakable sound.

[@angrytroll27]

So refreshing to hear someone say dont get to wrapped in learning someone elses solo not for note.

[@jordandangelo180]

Aaron Mifsud it was great to hear that. I always instinctively told myself it wasn’t good to learn all these solos note for note like people would used to tell me why they were going in lessons. I always wanted to learn the scales and chords so I could make my owns solos up and create my own sound. They legendary players the ppl want to usually Didn’t copy anyone and came up with their own thing. A lot of time there was no one the copy since Guitar was in its infancy in the 1950’s and 60’s. Hendrix creates a style his own and so did a lot of other players.

[@angrytroll27]

@@jordandangelo180 Exactly! Ive never really been interested learning someone else stuff note for note (granted Ive learnt a couple) mainly I just learnt licks n sections from solos i liked. Even Glen Tipton said you should be proud that what you do sounds different. Randy Rhoads always told his students to find their voice. I even tell my students not to get wrapped up in learning stuff note for note, becuase it can be discouraging not sounding exactly like the song. Plus I never really understood the note for note videos on youtube when it sounds exactly like the song. At band practice Ill play my spin or interpretation of the solo.

[@jordandangelo180]

Aaron Mifsud I was the same way with my students and on gigs. I always did it my way because that’s how they did it. Copying note for note does not make you a great guitar player. It makes you a great tribute band guitar player.

[@angrytroll27]

@@jordandangelo180 Thats it. So many of those classic guys were all individual and great improvisers.

[@marcvarner1]

He said the same exact thing in 1976. Glad I heard them before I picked up a guitar.

[@Marshall-uy2dv]

I think Robin always got a bad rap for being a Hendrix clone which I never understood because he isn't! They both used Marshall superleads and the univibe, but his phrasing is completely his own! A very unique player and one of the very best of all time! I don't consider myself an emotional guy but something about that daydream riff brings a tear to my eye everytime I hear it!

[@PhillipLandmeier]

Yeah, he's not.

[@bluesrocker91]

Yeah very true... I mean, if Robin Trower is a Hendrix clone then so was Stevie Ray Vaughan. Jimi's influence is clearly there in both cases, but they're all unique and special in their own ways.

[@jimbrookfield9011]

When Robin plays you know who it is. Makes good use of a phase shifter

[@chriscampbell9191]

Yeah, for example Hendrix never did a track like Bridge of Sighs or A Tale Untold, and Trower always sounded more 'British', which was a good thing, obviously.

[@jamminjoe44]

We live in a generation were nobody cares about your opinion, or gives two shits about your feelings.

[@roadrunner381]

I got into Trower my freshman year of college in 78, and I've been listening ever since, I loved it when you said, I'm still looking for the highlight of my career,,,,,,still living for the moment, and reaching for great things to happen, man that's the way to grow old,,,Robin Trower, a rock and roll Legend!!

[@sennstrato7281]

I have always listened to Robin Trower on a regular basis. On vinyl and cds.

[@sss128]

He still sounds amazing. I've seen him live about 10 times. Instantly recognizable guitar sound and technique.

[@josephhirsch171]

The Legendary Mr. Robin Trower!!!! 😎🎸. Yes!!

[@robertharwood2456]

Strat/Uni-Vibe/Marshall = Robin Trower** - he’s such a legend. **and Jimi. 😁

[@CorbCorbin]

Robert Harwood Your forgetting the Fuzz Face. And now Trower has 4 or 5 different Fuzz and OD pedals. But the classic Trower is Wah?>Uni-Vibe>FF>Marshall

[@stevenvalenti3722]

The man is without any doubt. One of a handful of greatest guitarist of our time. He is definitely a legend. His masterpieces will live on forever.🙂

[@evanham4057]

David miorgan too funny throwing shade at Jimi. Love you for that.

[@HEADBANGRR]

Mr Robin Trower. Really love his music it's AWESOME! Thanks for the upload

[@sargentppeper]

I’ll never forget that night when I was 12 years old growing up in the Bay Area. My brothers (both musicians who got to see Jimi Hendrix a couple of times ) took me to see Robin Trower for the first time at the Old Waldorf Theatre San Francisco. Twice Removed from Yesterday was already released, but he opened up the show with two new songs Day of The Eagle and Bridge of Sighs with James Dewar and Reg Isidore... The sound was huge and I was in Awe! 🎸😊

[@midnightblues717]

How can you not like Robin? Every interview I've read/seen over the 40+ years I've listened to him, he seems like such a genuine guy. His guitar playing is an added bonus.

[@iamanovercomer3253]

Robin Trower has his own sound , then again most artists do. No music today comes close to this

[@michael_caz_nyc]

The Legend - Mr. Robin Trower. He makes . . . Every Note Count !!! - R.I.P. Mr. James Dewar Vocals = One of a Kind.

[@vidsforsquids]

So many great memories created by this man’s music. Beautiful musical soul he has

[@myvalium1]

What a great attitude and message. As seasoned as he is - he looks forward to greater achievements. Moving forward rather than looking back seems super healthy to me.

[@Ojb_1959]

Trower Power does it every time for me🎸

[@jeffduggan387]

Thankyou Robin for all you did with Procol Harem! It was great!

[@theroadking547]

I've been enjoying listening to Robin for years. Got to meet him and have his autograph.

[@stevenmgyori3826]

So many memories of Robin and all his great tones thru the years! Thanks for all your good works and inspiration! Be Well Robin! Thanks Marshall for providing a foundation for Artists!

[@texanfournow]

I first saw Robin in 1974 in Detroit's Masonic Temple when I was 16. Wall-to-wall Marshalls. During the concert, one of them caught fire! Flash forward to 2008 and I took my youngest son to see Robin in Houston at the Meridian. My boy was eleven, the only kid in the place. There were no seats so my boy insisted on going right up front to see the band, could almost touch 'em. Robin opened with Twice Removed from Yesterday, and I felt like I had fallen into a time warp. Our ears rang for days....I will always have a place in my heart for RT.

[@leethomas5830]

Saw some great shows at Masonic in the 70s . zappa Halen Peter Gabriel . Saw trower at cobo opened for humble pie .

[@markanstey2654]

What a legend Robin trower is. Wonderful guitar player.

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Love robin trower love his sound and the way he plays great guitar player 🎸

[@BongHuffingCaravan]

I could listen to the almighty Trower all day everyday for the rest of my life the guy is a class A legend & for em to keep on touring at his age is just fucking amazing thank you my brother for all the great music you have done over the years you are truly an inspiration for a mediocre guitar guru like myself

[@t.s.racing]

Love this man's music since high school or like the mid 70z. Mr. Trower gives new meaning to the word, ROCKSTAR 😎😎

[@robertmcdougall3166]

My favourite guitarist, what a shame he had to cancel his recent UK tour. Hope to see him back in Scotland. One of my very special memories was seeing him when Jimmy Dewar was on bass.

[@robertmcdougall3166]

@Tom Upton And how. First saw jimmy with Stone the Crows at Burns Howff in Glasgow so many many years ago, originally went there to see The Last Poets (who went nowhere), as they started getting some recognition I saw Stone the Crows at a later date at the Apollo, they really were a superb band. Jimmy was a great singer and just so much better than say Davie Pattison or the young lad who has been playing bass / singing (if you could call it that) with Trower over the last few years. Favourite vocal on any Trower album has to be About To Begin from Bridge of Sighs. Dewar for me was one of the greatest talents Scotland has produced.

[@in2livinit]

Living LEGEND !!! Rock on Robin 🎸

[@wallyinthebox1]

Thank you! For the interview Robin and Marshall 👍

[@lauremurkuns7059]

I'm 58yrs.old now, and you have been my favorite guitarists since I was 18yrs. old. I've seen you live in a nightclub in Ca. 3 or 4 times. The sound and style you present, just sends chills through my whole body. My favorite live performance by you, would have to be. Your performance at Winterland, playing Daydream 1975. Of course I've only seen it on Utube. But it seriously drops me to my knees. You're so bad ass🖒🖒💕💕💕💕. You just are, and I love you for always remaining humble and sweet, and a little shy. Thank you for the many years of your awesome music Robin.

[@rareform6747]

Always great enjoyment from the beginning to the future . Take What You Need . . ....

[@danielmichaelcherrier]

1969 Marshall 100 watt super lead , classic amp,,,Ive owned for 30 years ,,,One of my idols,, Robin Trower

[@PKJae]

What a classic guy and one of my all time fav guitarists

[@WS-1]

A really good interview / demo session of one of the true guitar greats . Essential viewing for any fan .

[@patrickkelly864]

I have a Marshall Code amp and it has a 70's British Blues setting modeled after this great legendary guitarist Robin Trower.

[@samansun]

Vigorous and still captivating the mastery in his hands.

[@mikeriesco6174]

Am I the only one that came in with the air-drums at 4:48? This guy is a legend.

[@artstrick5831]

No...lol

[@silentqueue2344]

Did my best Reg, I did!

[@Dwg67]

I heard those drums in my head 👍

[@mikerafonemusic6177]

Ive been a fan since high school. Bridge of sighs and Too rollin stoned blew my mind..hooked ever since

[@trowerjams1969]

i could listen to him play the guitar all day, what a legend!

[@dritt-drittpaniagua739]

I know some of you won't understand but I love that man

[@anthonyperales8600]

The One And Only Robin Trower

[@amled69]

This man is A GOD..!!!! Man... that feel, that tone... and still a humble down to earth, nice guy. Long live Robin Trower..!!

[@AudiophileTubes]

Absolute LEGEND and maestro!

[@edlicari3909]

My all time favorite guitarist! ✌️

[@tdalb8985]

That was great. Guy creates a mood. That's what fog sounds like, all mysterious. And who says a Strat doesn't sustain

[@paulanuszkiewicz7704]

Great spot here with the legend Robin Trower. With Dewar and Lordon they had a great run. That catalog stands tall even today.

[@ergbudster3333]

RT got such a distinctive sound. Instantly recognizable.

[@jimmyjennings4089]

man I love listening to Robin Trower play.

[@RayBecker]

My God, all of my favorites are getting so old. Young people...enjoy what you have while you have it. Sadly, there can never be another 1968 to 1978. We might be old now but, I was young when all of the Greats were in their prime. Robin was a contained nuclear bomb in Procol Harum. Once he got on his own, wow just wow! Thank you Robin and Marshall.

[@michaelballard4095]

My favorite Strat player. Long live Robin!

[@Jaggedknife11]

I love Robin's attitude and outlook on life. Simple, straightforward, happy but not fake cheerful, and looking towards the future not dwelling on the past. He comes across as very humble yet listen to the fire and emotion in his playing.

[@bmxshow]

Too Rolling Stone! Around 1977 or 78 I saw a robin play in Reseda California, north of Los Angeles in a little club called The Country Club. Oh Lordy what an amazing night that I will never forget.

[@shepdgc.og.soldier7732]

One of the most underrated guitarist ever.

[@savage22bolt32]

Eternal optimist!

[@williampercival7662]

You want to play and sound like yourself, don't worry about your heroes come up with your own style. W Percival from New Zealand 🇳🇿 Gardenia Band and Rarotonga Cook Islands 🇨🇰

[@trevorgwelch7412]

I met Robin Trower in 1986 .... he was reluctant to talk about his guitar effects or pedals . Marshall should come out with a 1972 Reissue Trower Amp .... ✨ His Winterland Concert 1975 was truly monumental 🏆🎖🎗

[@rockyhenz3607]

met Robin in '88 in Albq...he is not only a master class guitarist; but an incredible gentleman as well. I salute you sir, and thanks for all the great memories

[@supermamamaxi]

Great advice for young guitarists.

[@corvettecoupe3731]

Saw him in 87’ at a nightclub in Fayetteville Arkansas, wasn’t yet dating my wife, & when talking about Trower she brought up how she wish’s she could’ve seen him & I remind her: “I offered to take you as a guest, but I guess you hadn’t reached peak desperation at that point in your life...”🤷🏾‍♂️

[@markrobinson8410]

A living legend.

[@mikeharrison4659]

Definitely one of the best....👍👏👏

[@glenmurschel5939]

My favorite strat player. Lucky to see him in Chicago at Park West.

[@ReginatorNet]

I love Robin Trower's music and I love the sound of the Plexi! Well done Robin & Marshall!

[@brucereed4297]

Still amazing after all this time, and yes - his best work is ahead of him!! I had the pleasure of seeing him twice earlier this year. Keep rockin, Robin!

[@bilbobaggins4710]

No his best is not ahead of him

[@peyotepete4903]

My hero! AWESOME!

[@TerryMooreArt]

Love this man and his music. both are honest.

[@pitoperez3468]

Trower is my one of my favs he’s technique is superb

[@greybeard277]

I had the pleasure of watching him play twice, once in Ct. and once in Va. Both times absolutely awesome! Thank you RT!

[@savagesooner4891]

What a great player!! Also what a beautiful guitar...

[@guitarman6742]

A great guitarist...a beautiful human being.

[@kevinkinnu341]

He has a touch on the guitar like no one else

[@MrGotem-gw2pv]

An old hero of mine. Someday soon I wish to meet him.

[@dashjeffreys6998]

When the room had a haze of smoke, and a good buzz was on. We were toasted and someone put on Bridge of Sighs...............takes me back many decades.

[@stes3061]

Great . Love this guy since procal harum days

[@mikematteson1688]

Yeah, Trower sounds like Hendrix, but nobody really sounds like Hendrix. Trower gets pretty close to some of his stuff sometimes, but he's got a different mind for it. What makes Trower so amazing is that he'll start a lick one way and by the time he finishes the lick you have no idea how he got there. With a lot of blues inspired guitarists, you can hear the first half second of a lick and you'll have a pretty good guess at what they're going to do next. Not Trower. Nobody phrases like Trower.

[@doughi1880]

I have studied Trower for decades, your brilliant comment explains it all!

[@anthonyvolpe5206]

MY VERY VERY FIRST CONCERT EVER was to see this MAN.... I am 61 years of age and it was in the summer of 1977 Philadelphia at the famed Spectrum ..WOW..He is Still so awesome...I think it was AC/DC who opened for him or Ted Nugent one or the other ...or I may have seen Ted by himself later..not sure but I know they were ALL there at some point or another, back then. However, Robin Trower was the very first. So cool.

[@loveabullinny]

Wow time flies. Just gave me a nice memory of a road trip from BC🇨🇦 down to Seattle to see Robin Trower about 32 years ago. He has that distinct timeless sound. Too Rolling Stoned., Day of the Eagle..superb🎵🎸

[@howies5265]

You can hear the history in his fingers I hate to reference Jimi bcuz Robin stands in his own right but damn that tone and humble too 🎸

[@richienatale8861]

I think the song that highlights the relationship between Robin and James is Long Misty Days. I love that song, very powerful!

[@marcvarner1]

Robin, it is so good to hear you utter, "I think my best stuff is yet to come." I gave you a pedal I've never heard you use, as a thank you for your musical gift to the world a couple years back. I was relating to you a comment an old friend of mine who was interviewing you, quoted you saying, "I feel like I'm running out of ideas." I said I hope the pedal, and you finished my thought saying, "inspires, me." Man, now you're just so energized! I hope you stay inspired. There you go, that's a great word. It describes your being. Great title for an album, or a song also!

[@Datanditto]

This was my guy when I was starting. I jammed along with the live album everyday for two years.. He’s one of the few players that just keeps adding to his vocabulary, writing better, sounding better, playing better... shit.. I gotta go plug in now. Bye yall..

[@morfeophantasm7435]

Man oh man ! just watching and hearing him play the beginning of his Bridge of Sighs ALONE gave me goosebumps and reawakened what has stirred in my soul for decades !

[@fredfloyd34]

Theres nothing better than a marshall amp and a fender strat....

[@valeriyblinov1573]

GREAT!!! LOVE!!!

[@tammysmith2553]

Saw him back in April & was just blown away. One of my all time fav. guitarists.

[@AdamGotheridge]

His tone and just feel that is so much a part of his hands. His newer stuff sounds as good or better than any of the old stuff too. Always a joy to be able to watch him. Thanks!

[@mindsigh4]

this video is great, love his spirit & what he tells young people about having heroes but not to copy other people because if you do that too much, it can be stunting to ur own growth of what you've got to say.

[@tyson3571]

Marshall rules!!

[@ericdavid199]

Living legend

[@christhorntonjr]

Robin is (and will always be) monumental in my Book. Dat Tone and Phrasing is a truly unique Voice directly from his Soul. No One sounds like him. Long live the mighty Trower! ;-)

[@irock4u222]

love robin trower