Forgotten Fretmasters #2 - Robin Trower

[@scottygdaman]

Been to many Trower concerts .. winterland Oakland Coliseum all up down the left coast Before volume restrictions . Imagine that yelling at each other in the car on the way home. He is the man. His deal is he truly enjoys jamming for the fans . The volume was planetary it created a vortex of sonic rock. He is DEFINITELY not forgotten to us who over many years stood in line rain or shine . Close your eyes it's about to begin Thanks Robin Trower for the awesome times.

[@stuartcombie8736]

Winterland was the bomb. We saw most of Trower’s shows he had there. I think it was 1977 he traveled with his own massive PA system and Tommy Bolin was on the same bill. What a guitar night! Not sure what was the loudest there though, Trower, Johnny Winter on his rehab comeback tour or ZZ Top with Billy Gibbons wall of double stacked Amps. God, I loved that place.

[@BaconTomatoCheese]

Right on! Rock on!

[@jamescampbell2521]

You lucky dog.

[@thedarkwizardroom]

Like I posted saw Trower twice. Would have went to more but time and need to catch other acts through out the years. Time in the 80s and later years had to be on my side to catch again. But so the two times I did first in 75 with John Mayall opening. What a delight to have seen that legendary performer. RIP. Second time in 76. J. Geils Band opened RIP J. Geils. Both shows at Hara Arena Dayton.(Tornadoes 2019 tore through and building damaged and undergo taken down. Had financial difficulty before and stop shows prior to tornadoes)RIP Otherwise Robin had a style and tone all his own and always knew where he came from with enjoying Hendrix or blues masters back in the day. The sound to the sound of many generations that get into him.

[@bartrobinson2103]

@@stuartcombie8736 Bolin died before 77

[@letsdanceonhere]

Bridge of Sighs a masterpiece.

[@1927su]

Yes.. yes indeed!

[@1satisfiedmind]

Still on rotation at my house!

[@colinhathaway9493]

Not long bought that album. It’s stunning

[@KellyBergerDeusVult]

I only saw him once live, it was in the top 10 I ever saw. I've seen hundreds. Simply authentic, clean, and beautiful

[@bnastali]

Dewar probably deserved a bit more mention here. What a voice he had!

[@dustinwilson1981]

I've never forgotten about Trower. As far as I know he is still jamming. Probably my favorite Fender player before SRV. I was introduced to Trower by my father in the 90s. The man is a stand up guy from what I've seen and read, truly a mastermind. Keep on working until the day of the Eagle Mr. Trower and thank you for your musical contributions to the world.

[@paulcheney3636]

So underrated and in my opinion he really understands that less is more. Absolutely love his work

[@ScottLucas58]

I still play the "Bridge of Sighs" album regularly. Since 1973. Don't forget it is not just Robin's incredible guitar, but also Dewar's voice. It was this combo that makes it timeless

[@smartrat9738]

"But that stone just keeps on rolling"... Robin will never be forgoten. His music is an essential part of the history of rock music.

[@1927su]

personal history too

[@timhuggins7069]

I first heard bridge of sighs in 1974. Trower's guitar work and Dewar's vocals absolutely blew me away. I still listen to it to this day and It still evokes that same feeling as the first time I heard it as a 16 year old. I always play it at least 3 times through before removing it from the turntable.

[@docrockmusic6274]

I started my guitar career in 1974 precisely because of Bridge of Sighs. I have seen Robin countless times since then and he is always a source of inspiration...In fact I have been a professional musician and educator for over 40 years now, largely due to him. He is so grossly underrated it borders on the criminal, but if was not for him, I would never had the love for music that I have, and would not have had the ability to support a family...Thank you, Mr. Trower for your wonderful, beautiful, talent and the GIFT of music. Much love; Doc Rock....P.S. A wonderful video sir. Thank you!

[@toppsseller321]

James Dewar deserves a retrospective probably more than anyone. He's on the level with Paul Rodgers.

[@konaken1035]

Yes do one...'o)

[@jpmccray6754]

Yes. Sad that James left us awhile back now. 😪

[@HippieDave351]

Agree,,, We opened for Robin Trower as well as Paul Rogers at the Ventura theatre in 1999, both great shows! Robin is a kind, personable, Christian gentleman who I enjoyed talking with about England.... Lived there too. Paul was rather secretively hiding between our time on stage and his, he did sign my vinly copy of Burnin' sky and after Paul left the stage, I walked out onto center stage and pulled up his set list taped to the floor which is still in my clear plastic album sleeve. I spent time socializing with Pauls band mates, a young bassist who I never got his name but his guitarist was Michael Fisher, fornally of Heart and writer of that famous guitar riff on Barracuda.... Michael was a clown and enjoyed people,,, puff, puff, pass!

[@toddshelton5969]

Every time I hear Robin Trower it reminds me of a summer night. I was still in High School. Me and some friends filled an ice chest up with beer, we all had pot and I scored some mushrooms and then we pilled into my 6 man raft and went night rafting on the American River. Drunk, stoned and trippin balls floating down the river in the middle of the night listening to Bridge of Sighs. Damn i wish I could do that again

[@bwilliams1234]

Absolutely one of the best musicians to grace our lives.

[@ProbablyTooLoud]

Robin Trower is such a gentleman without his guitar but speaks to the heavens when plugged in. I understand his language and appreciate his gift.

[@charlesharper7292]

GOD bless Robin Trower. We absolutely love him!

[@2000viperrt]

Trower is severely underrated. I have been a huge Trower fan since the early 70s. I was listening to him while others were listening to Mainstream FM. The guy is like 137 years old and is still cranking out killer music. This guy deserves serious recognition BEFORE he passes away! Thanks for the video. Very well made. Subscribing. Keepem coming.

[@gottadomor7438]

Proud & privileged to say have seen Robin Trower numerous times and each, treasured - no other performer have I seen been more revered by his audience. I consider Robin Trower rock&roll royalty - sure there are way bigger, "stars" but very few more dignified than he.

[@TheGuitarHistorian]

Sir Robin of The Strings

[@gsdfan8455]

As a teenage metal head in the 80’s I didn’t discover Robin until later, but I did remember hearing too rolling stoned, and bridge of sighs. When I recently started to get into the blues I have listened to his records. His newest one is killer

[@MB-ok3ix]

Robin Trower was the first concert I ever saw as a 14 year old in Atlanta. Opening act was Golden Earring. It was the Bridge of Sighs tour. Will never forget it.

[@jwv6985]

I saw Robin Thrower twice. His music was amazing. And he was one of the loudest bands I have ever heard. My ears are still ringing 😅

[@katiekane5247]

You know what's cool? Finding a channel I can send to my guitar playing, red-headed teenage grandson. Yup, I'm THAT kind of grandma 😃 I love playing something old for him & having him say, "Damn Nana, that's sick!" That's what "Conquistador" did. The stone keeps on rollin'.....

[@timhuggins7069]

Robin Trower will never be forgotten. Whenever I meet anyone of a younger generation who say they like classic rock and then they say they've never heard of Robin Trower. I immediately suggest that they should listen to bridge of sighs or i loan them a copy.

[@alabamamothman2986]

I do the same thing. Proud to say

[@i.p.knightly149]

They should hand that album out at schools.

[@timhuggins7069]

@@i.p.knightly149 lol that's a good one. Edit: it should be an elective high school course.

[@luckygibbo1]

Twice Removed from Yesterday, Live In Europe .... , For Earth Below, ... all brilliant material.

[@pauladams5764]

Robin is the only true gentleman of rock, he has always just cranked it up and flowed,lucky to have known him for 50years, still the same no ego,just a pure musician

[@wendelwilliams1425]

Robin Trower is and has been my #1 Rock guitarist since I first heard "Too Rolling Stoned" in 1973. I have met him many times and he has always been kind and gracious to me. This is an excellent retrospective on the man!

[@lanenordgren7641]

I met him in Daytona Beach during his 'take what you need' tour. Super nice guy.

[@rmgibsontx]

"Bridge of Sighs" was the only 8-track tape I could leave in and just listen to in a continuous loop, over and over. I was fortunate enough to see him in concert once in Houston, TX, and he was awesome.

[@eatmelily]

No one Better than Robin Trower.....He is and always will be THE BEST......and Oh Lord We miss you so much James Dewar.......

[@88_TROUBLE_88]

Forgotten by whom? Been a fuckin icon to me since I was a young boy..

[@Katerina9256]

Exactly. Except since I was a young girl 😄

[@meademorgan6614]

Ranks right up there with Prince, Eddie Hazel, Jimi Hendrix and the rest of the greats. He would only be forgotten by, those who don’t know his music. Those of us who do, are still listening. ✌🏼

[@jeffhartwig5283]

word

[@darrenbrisson4336]

I'm from canada and I've never heard of this guy I heard of and listened to a bit of procal harum but didn't get into them anyways maybe I'll hear a song but didn't know it was from him listened to the album bridge of sighs I put it on my KZbin playlist brilliant!

[@empoweryou1]

@@darrenbrisson4336 Great to know you like it!!

[@jdedmnds1]

I have been listening to Trower since the early 70s. He has a very unique sound. Every time they play his music on the radio, I crank it.

[@ianmorrison554]

Great tribute to one of the greatest, most soulfull, and most prolific guitarists out there.

[@georgebrooks7809]

great piece on robin,thank you guitar historian.

[@alanmatthew5713]

Robert Fripp saw Robin Trower and was quite amazed, and was even given a guitar lesson from him.

[@djdj2064]

Whenever i reminisce about my brother I think of two guitarist he loved. David Gilmour and Robin Trower. I love listening to his bbc tapes. And of course the Bridge of Sighs. 👍

[@Coats2112]

My parents were not cool. However, I am. Picked up this little gem of a 1980 K-tel Album, "The Rock Album" and it had, "Too Rolling Stoned". Fell in love, and went out and bought, "Bridge of Sighs". The rest is history. And, like you, I am waiting on his next tour. I saw he placed a Knoxville, Tennessee date into the 2021 tour. So, hoping for 2022 to see him again.

[@daviddalziel884]

The absolute best . At 76 he’s due to tour later this year . I’ll travel to London from Scotland if he doesn’t come here . 16 American dates 👍

[@MyRobertallen]

TY for heads up. 9/14 Kalamazoo, God willing. 'Why so unforgiving and why so cold/Been a long time crossing Bridge of Sighs.'

[@teddbertrand2627]

Who will be doing vocals on this tour?

[@daviddalziel884]

@@teddbertrand2627 if it’s the same lineup it will be bass player Richard Watts -excellent singer . Some videos on YT 👍

[@camilo1455]

I hope he comes close. Haven't seen him since the 90s, he used to come play the clubs in Austin. Then I moved, got too weird for me (they let in the wrong element).

[@daviddalziel884]

@@camilo1455 Check the Trower Power website , all the dates are there . 👍

[@Jimi_Lee]

Bridge was a nearly perfect album. Robin and I went on many trips together.

[@dhandman3744]

His music just doesn't age like so many others, a sign of something very special....Thanks Robin

[@rshock]

I have always loved Robin Trower Thank you

[@caramanico1]

Lordy, Lordy... thank CHRIST somebody out there did this! Nice job.

[@TheGuitarHistorian]

🙏🏻 thank you!

[@cato451]

Never forgotten in my house. I’ve seen him live at least two dozen times since the 1970s. I’ve only seen Johnny Winter more. While Winter had some rough shows-even one no show, Trower has always been amazing.

[@tobinharris8107]

Love your show dude! Thank you in particular for doing Mick Ronson and Tommy Bolin. We have learned a lot from you and look forward to more. Hope you get the cred you deserve from KZbin. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@jazzl7190]

Written off as a Hendrix rip off, he was so much more. Master of the Stratocaster very underrated. Work with Bassist Dewer is essential!

[@johnroberts5285]

I’ve never understood why Robin Trower was considered in that light. Sure, he used a Strat and Wah-Wah pedal, but that is where the similarity ends as far as I’m concerned.

[@eetechtom]

Your profile photo is Baron Manfred von Richthofen!

[@luckygibbo1]

He admired Jimi, but he'd been around for a long time. He developed his own unique sound .... Saw him in Sydney, 1976. Blessed to this day. Dewar's voice... sublime. RIP James.

[@jcfl52345]

Singer-bassist Dewar. What I always admired about RT is that he ciukdnt be bothered with oyrics as he was always busy controlling his guitar with his mouth! Brilliant at subliminally shaping how we hear his sound..

[@porkbelly0713]

WAS so much more ??? I for one plan on seeing him again next year if possible robintrower.com/

[@jeffclyburn8000]

The first concert that I went to was Robin Trower in Cincinnati Ohio back in 1975. It was amazing 👍👍🍻

[@vikingjerome2438]

My older brother gave me his robin trower albums back 70s i still got them been a fan since!

[@tacmason]

Mad respect for Robin's Music-one of the best concerts I ever saw in South Florida In 1976 ! and I appreciate your excellent Handling of His story !!

[@spacesloth6496]

Its Deep music brings me tears every time bridge of Sighs for earth below many Deep songs. 🦋❤️🙏🤟

[@BikeStandByMe]

Too bad good music has gone away, Robin and all the rest from that time we’re the best.

[@sandydority2532]

Robin has always been one of my favourite guitarist, I've saw him in concert& he was fantastic!!! I loved "Bridge of sighs"He's in my top 5 best guitarist ever list🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@johnroberts5285]

Long time fan! Robin Trower Live is in my top five recordings. A desert island disc for me.

[@mannyhoward2353]

His live album is just a masterpiece. All three guys on that cut are working at a different level. Listening to that album outside on a hot sunny day with a cold beer is just about as perfect as it gets.

[@rodcoughlin8616]

Well done Robin is absolutely one of the all time greats smooth as silk best vibrato , best half note and and full note bends in the business, he's not world famous but guitar players know who he is especially old ones like me

[@itinerantpatriot1196]

I was fortunate enough to see Robin Trower in 1977 along with Derringer and Jethro Tull. It was festival seating and I was just a skinny kid but I managed to hold on to my center stage spot in the third row. By the time Tull came out the floor was so jammed packed my feet weren't even touching the floor. I was suspended in the air at the mercy of the crowd, rocking back and forth based on the direction everyone felt like moving in. Trower was great and it remains one of the best shows I've ever seen. Bridge of Sighs is great album I still enjoy listening to. He may be a bit of an overlooked guitar player but he's not forgotten, at least not by anyone who saw him live. Thanks for posting.

[@geraldwest3428]

Excellent, thank you! From the beginning to this very moment its been Trower baby! How can you not love and appreciate him...salute to you Robin Trower!

[@samtraygis1337]

I'm 30 and very lucky to have a father who's exposed me to all this great music.. alathea is one of my favorite trower songs

[@scotthendron1514]

Saw Robin many times live and was always blown away. His guitar always spoke to me and to watch him live in a bar was such a treat. Hope to see him live at least one more time so please play Chicago Mr Trower and I will be there.

[@claytonjacksonjr.3909]

I THANK MY OLDEST BROTHER FOR TRUSTING ME WITH HIS ALBUM COLECTION. R.I.P. MARTY I WAS 13 MAYBE, 1975 WHAT A DECADE FOR ROCK N ROLL.

[@Seaker24]

Robin Trower has the best consistent live tone. I have gone to 75+ live shows a year for decades seeing many of the greats, well until 2020. He has a huge fan base here in Long Island. I have a ticket hanging on my fridge waiting for his return.

[@meademorgan6614]

My first experience with Robin Trower, was in 1975, at the end of the school year. My art teacher was giving away the albums she played during class. I ended up with, Robin Trower-Live, Funkadelic-Free Your Mind And Your Ass Will Follow, Jimi Hendrix-Smash Hits, and a T- Rex album. I got hooked on Robin, and Eddie Hazel of Funkadelic. Here it is 2012, and they are still two of my top favorite guitar players.

[@clivewells7090]

2012...? Shome mishtake, shurley?

[@sealisa1398]

Eddie Hazel on Maggot Brain makes me cry. Long term Trower and Dewar fan….may James Rest In Peace.

[@heywhotsgoinon8286]

Been a fan of Trower since 1975 when i found 'Bridge of Sighs' LP. Saw him in 76 and again in 2017. Still a brilliant guitarist.

[@billyz5088]

Make no mistake - in the long history of guitar-based rock - with genuine guitar ‘gods’ wielding their strats or other weapons of choice - Robin Trower is indeed among the all-time greats.

[@Winnie122459]

Bridge of Sighs is one of my favorite Trower albums. My fifteen year old bud turned me onto to this in the early/mid seventies. Thank you Steve Spicer!

[@piperofsimms]

That was great ! Still learning these tunes and admiring the voice of Jimmy. Thank you Historian !

[@jcfly1]

One of the few who could be on the list of gracious guitarists. A class act.

[@davidclark5874]

I'm blessed to have seen Robin twice. What a legend. And what a guitar tone!

[@djdudemanhey]

There are faster players, there are more technical players, but there are only a few players that play with more feeling. If Trowers playing doesn’t move you check your pulse.

[@davidpartlow1623]

I've always thought of Trower being the BB King of rock! Monster

[@larrybrown7273]

Robin has been the master guitarist from.day one

[@bdeyestwo1223]

Also had Robin on 8 track - been a fan forever. Don't forget Frank Marino from the same era.

[@claymor8241]

Yep I agree Marino is underrated

[@joepat2788]

Marino was scheduled to play up here in NH prior to covid. Hoping for a reschedule!

[@geraldwest3428]

Yes sir, Mahogany Rush!

[@charlesharper7292]

Dragonfly!!!

[@lanenordgren7641]

Frank Marino is awesome. I remember buying the mahogany rush live album on a buddies recommendation back in the 70s. I saw him live several times.

[@oconnorsean12]

Saw Robin in 84. One of the best shows and being 10 feet away from him my ears are still bleeding!

[@empoweryou1]

Got to se him in ~82ish. It was the "Victims of the Fury" tour. Absolutely riveting concert! His sound stage mixer was very good.

[@lanenordgren7641]

Trower is an icon. Been listening to him since the early 70s.

[@scottdunn2178]

Bridge Of Sighs is one of those tunes that sounds great in the middle of the night when you're half asleep with the radio down low.

[@ericmetalec]

One of the greatest Guitarists EVER...And one of my favorites.. tone... taste...touch.. technically amazing...smooth phrasing.. Great songwriter..

[@tago69mago]

A great musician and a true gentleman. Met him once and he couldnt have been nicer!

[@neilphelan145]

The only people who have forgotten who Robin Trower is are those who never knew who he was.those of us that were listening to music back in the 60s knew who he was then. Procum Harum, of which Robin played guitar in, was a very popular group.

[@joyceh2721]

Neil, I was one of those back in the 60s listening to Robin, Procol Harem, Taste then Rory (still a Rory follower). 60s and 70s were a great time musically. We got to see a lot of amazing bands live. Good times. 👍✌️❤️

[@neilphelan145]

@@joyceh2721 We certainly did. 🥳✌

[@garybrady4922]

Whiskey Train started me

[@dougd9944]

I was there in Winterland.. Loved Him!!!

[@Cruusher]

Hell yeah..Trower!! never missed a show back in the 90's and few times when he played in Portland at these rather small venues that were fantastic!

[@bb_lz9790]

To me, Bridge of Sighs is one of those albums that continues to sound better and better the louder it is!

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Absolutely The BEST Story of The Excellent Robin Trower , I use to get e mails from Lisa Dewar , I have met Robin , I play some of his music . Winterland Concert 1975 is Fantastic . ✨✨✨🎖🎸☮️🎼🎼🎼🎼🏄‍♂️

[@matthewwilson9656]

Bridge of Sighs is the album of Trower's that I remember. I've always thought of him as one of the best. Thank you for this video

[@strydershadow391]

I'm still listening to his albums. My only regret was never being able to see him play with his trio back in the 70's.

[@gypsytreasures3856]

Robin Trower is frickin awesome! The only concerts where I pushed my way to the stage to watch him.

[@rogerwilliams2629]

That was an awesome presentation of a master musician whose music I have loved since the first album. Thank you.

[@davidy80]

James Dewar was such a great vocalist

[@HippieDave351]

Opened for Robin Trower at the Ventura Theatre in 1999. I stood on the side of the stage and watched the band go through warm ups before anybody was in the theatre. After they finished I approached Robin and asked him to sign my vinyl copy of Passion which he did with his smile .... We talked for a few minutes about England as I lived there in the 1960's... Robin is a truly wholesome person and is a Christian gentleman. Robin lives in a small town on the beach in Southern California and his name is on his mailbox by the curb, he actually invited me over... He is a personable, down to earth guy who is nothing like some of the other guitar gods we have opened for over the years,,, they will remain nameless...... But Robin remains in my memory ....

[@Marshall-uy2dv]

One of the best shows I've ever been to hands down! Saw him back in 98 in a little club for like 15 bucks! Robin is not forgotten, he is in his seventies and still touring as far as I know!

[@charlesharper7292]

Robin Trower is one of my main influences to me picking up the guitar. Thanks for the video!

[@Katerina9256]

I have never forgotten Robin Trower! Some of the best live shows I've ever seen was Robin in smaller clubs during the 80s. I believe he's coming to the US later this year for a few dates.

[@konaken1035]

we were away from our seats, there was commotion and running for our seats, peeking on LSD, the lights went out, the stage bathed in green light, Trower starts with Day of the Eagle the place erupted.. San Diego Sports Arena . 1976 I was 16 and thats one of my fondest concert memories... Scorpions, 1983, when I was 23 was a rush too.. then there are the concerts that were not bueno:

[@celebmrk9]

Yep, one of my fav’s...half way thru my 6th decade walking this terrestrial ball, always will be

[@TinaReggie]

I've never forgotten him. Tremendously underapprecitaed.

[@jonncockrell3606]

None of these guitar players are forgotten. There is a younger generation that grew up with rap and metal who never knew about these players. I assure you my generation has not forgotten.

[@marcosbaracca3001]

Trower is a living legend, one of the secrets of trower's tone is heavy strings and high strings action, thank you very much for the information. Greetings from Brazil.

[@lastofthe4horsemen279]

"THIS IS IT !" Once again my friend you have shined a spotlight on the truly deserving.Robin has put out some new music that I listened to just a couple days ago.Robin is another strait up musician like Mick Ronson not worried about the drugs and alcohol that has destroyed so many.Thanks for the gear rundown at the end!

[@brocluno01]

Great episode. OK, so the back story - I'm working as technician at GRT in Sunnyvale CA (GRT owned Chess/Janus Records, the flagship labels). GRT stood for General Recorded Tape. We had our own studios, engineering and mixing departments, etc. And since we were just down the road from Ampex, we had state of the art tape systems. And since we were the tape division of the whole line up, we got to work on a lot stuff coming out of our Chicago studios (balance, EQ'ing, re-timing, etc.). We made the production master tapes that went back to the pressing plants, and the dupe tapes that ran in our tape plant (8-track, Cassette, & R2R). So we're all getting a little sick of Jim Croce out on the production floor as they grab random tapes for QC. So during a lunch break on a Thursday (IIRC), I stick Bridge of Sighs in the QC player that has speakers all over the tape production floor. The other staff stopped in their tracks or hurried up to me to get me to pull that tape. Why? Because even though we made Stones tapes and just about everybody else's (under production contracts), nobody had anything like that. A&R was seriously set back in their chairs. The buzz started. Is this the new direction ... What a ride it was !!

[@iggyfritz7150]

I have never forgotten Robin Trower 😁

[@argsigil7208]

The album Robin Trower Live ! is incredible I wore that out and got a second copy .Many have said that the Hendrix comparison is what prevented him from being more known as he deserved .I personally don't see it but people see a Strat and a 3 piece lineup and it's a shame because songs like Daydream , Lady Love , I Can't Wait Much Longer. I'm going to listen to them now ,Thanks for doing this .

[@johnroberts5285]

I totally agree with you. Never understood the Hendrix comparison. In my opinion SRV sounds more like Jimi than Robin. Bottom line, I’d rather hear Trower play than the other two. I like Robin Trower Live better than anything from the Hendrix or SRV catalogs.

[@geraldfriend256]

Y'all be trippin if you don't think Hendrix was a big influence on his tone.And Eddie hated his sound so much that his initial rig was a stock strat into a modified Marshall Super Lead 100.His bandmates suggested the humbucker in the bridge, but I digress.Had the Live album as a young one yep one of my most played albums.

[@Jimi_Lee]

Robin was an innovator in his own right, and a contemporary of Hendrix in developing the electric guitar sound that still defines rock music today.

[@johnroberts5285]

@@Jimi_Lee You’re absolutely right in that assessment and that is best way draw a comparison.

[@luckygibbo1]

Long Misty Days, Bridge Of Sighs, Day of the eagle..... ah, Bluebird, The same rain ...... the list goes on and on ....

[@armlovesmetal1036]

I heard Day of the Eagle when I was 15 years old and I was hooked, I bought every album of his in the 70's and 80's. I looked forward to every release. He is a master of the strat. Where has the time gone? I was saddened to read years age James Dewar passed away. He had a very distinctive and magnificent voice.

[@williamocallaghan5504]

Love Robin and still there be more!!!🎸

[@mrabrasive51]

Master of the univibe and minor pentatonic blues scale!..and the wah wah face.

[@Gratefulman1965]

Saw Trower live in a small pub in the Bay Area in the early 80’s. He and SRV are my two favorite electric blues players!

[@frankmorrow3701]

The Old Waldorf perhaps?

[@THE_WOAT]

Bridge of Sighs is one of the top 3 guitar albums of all time. He is still killing it at age 76... his new music is great and he has what I consider to the best tone of any guitarist period. He merges blues, funk, hard rock like no other. Super creative genius.

[@rogerdodger8415]

I first heard bridge of sighs a few years ago when I stumbled on it after coming back from Venice. I only recently found out through watching a video that it wasn't Robin doing the singing! The vocalist in the song is phenomenal too!