The Blues Podcast - Robin Trower (Episode 5)

[@shavingdave1]

How is Robin Trower not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? It's almost criminal. I always thought Robin Trower was/is just as a good as a guitarist as anyone else out there! Really. Legend!

[@bagdadbob3391]

Simply put, rrhof is a bad joke. He is in the "musicians musician" hall of Fame. That's all that really matters lol.

[@shavingdave1]

Great point!@@bagdadbob3391

[@bernardomedina5943]

I totally agree!

[@richardhallin6679]

IMO, the R&R HOF is TONS more revered by the fans than by the musicians. The rock musicians who actually "buy into" the perceived honor of being "admitted?" They have SERIOUS personal issues, and should seek counselling.

[@shavingdave1]

Agree!@@richardhallin6679

[@doubleuseven]

His 70's sound was exceptionally.

[@MrGotem-gw2pv]

I was very depressed and seeing robin gave me great memories of my childhood. He was my hero growing up, I was such a lonely kid from moving so much I thought of him, James dewar and bill Lordan as my friends. Their music was what I lived for. Thank you for posting this, it brought tears of joy to my eyes.

[@_diogo_lima]

Robin Trower was a real special band, not everyone can feel the magic that they did.

[@davidvasquez8658]

That is my fav Trower band.I listened to Bridge of Sighs for the 1st time in decades & I also found it to be an emotional experience.

[@narcoholic22]

I hope you are feeling better. Music can do that to ya. Makes life a little easier to bare. 💖🎸⚡️

[@ChicagoBeaver]

Wow! Brother, I hope you are in a better place man. I say listen to "In City Dreams," the entire album. Not sure if you have but Robin's guitar playing on that album is just so emotional. The way he bends the strings and plays just the right notes to make the song so unique. I remember at age 14 or 15 just staring at the pictures of the band from "Robin Trower LIVE!" James Dewar and Bill Lordan, and of course Robin. His guitar playing, songs, albums really spoke to me as well, I was a lonely kid myself and he's been there through thick and thin. ROCK ON MAN! Let us know how you are doing.

[@kevinkreusling6373]

So old yea. Lov Robin great guitarist. The beautiful sound he had. Need prostitution

[@johnnyr.8852]

Robin Trower. One of the most talented, yet underrated, guitarists on the planet. Such a nice guy too. A great player live who has made a ton of music with a 3 piece power trio for decades. Superb talent!

[@saginawdan]

Robin's joy is infectious. He makes me smile. 😃

[@kingbeat101]

Robin is one of my favs back in the day..Nothing said party better then his style..:)..

[@bernardomedina5943]

I'm a HUGE Robin Thrower fan. Thanks for inviting him to your podcast. Viva Trower!

[@DennisCharretteakaDenChea]

What a gentleman,One of my all time players. Peace*

[@ChicagoBeaver]

I'm 58 now but at age 14 and 15, I was hooked on "Bridge of Sighs," "For Earth Below," "Twice Removed from Yesterday," and "Live" as well. I had them all on vinyl. Robin really has influenced my life, playing and has always inspired me from the first time I heard him. I've seen him 9 times in concert.

[@krashboombang]

I'm right there with you JR, through in the BLT album as well.

[@ChicagoBeaver]

@@krashboombang Yes!!! Jack Bruce on the BLT album. I forgot to mention one of my favorite Trower albums, "In City Dreams." "Sweet Wine of Love," "Somebody Calling," "Bluebird," heck, every song on that album rocks!

[@phdr754]

I'm 71......

[@BaconTomatoCheese]

Your comment is one I could’ve written myself, almost Word for Word!👍☮️🎸

[@ChicagoBeaver]

@@BaconTomatoCheese I remember taking the train to buy R.T. Live on vynl. The train stopped in Wheaton Illinois and across the street was Rolling Stone Records. I paid exactly a $5 bill for that. Something about that album that blows me away every time I listen to it.

[@robertevans6596]

What a lovely gentle man, such a legend to so many people but so humble. Bless him.

[@mikemanne8112]

nice interview !

[@talldude5841]

Great interview of Robin. He is such a wonderful human. I hope he keeps going for a long time.

[@jasonwright7513]

Robin's absolute love of music is what comes through above all else. People throw the term 'living legend' around a lot but here is a real one right here. A real treat to hear him tell his stories thank you for posting this.

[@fenderstratguy]

Robin Trower and David Gilmour are the two guys who got me into playing guitar. His “Back It Up” album and David Gilmour‘s debut album had pictures of Fender guitars in them. Suddenly, I had to have one

[@LPCustom3]

Robin’s a great person! I’ve worked on his amps since 2005. The nicest guy and his band and crew are superb!

[@stratoleft]

Robin uses the Marshall stack and Fender whatever model, I can't remember how they are hooked together, that he talks about in the REH video. Right?

[@vampyros1]

Robin is a treasure... super nice guy, and a brilliant musician. I also think this interviewer did a great job. Thanks for posting.

[@mississippiken4133]

It was summer of 1976. I was hitch hiking from Memphis to Atlanta. It had gotten dark on a lonely road somewhere in Alabama, and, a hippy in a van stopped. He lit up a joint and put on a 8 track tape. He asked me had i heard of Robin Trower. Of course i said no. It was, Bridge of sighes and i was absolutely blown away. Well i made it to Atlanta i went to 🍑 peaches records got my first Robin Trower record it was live. I saw him at the Omni always a great show. Thank You Robin Trower for being you. You have brought a lot of joy to my life.

[@timporter6112]

What a humble guy...breath of fresh air in today's world!

[@johnnyg3horridge233]

This guy can bull you out of depression quick. I am 65 , play guitar and recently became worried about loosing the little skills that l have. Robin gas to be at least 12 years older than me and he still rocks more than ever. He certainly knows how to explain music well so dummies like me can understand it. I think he has music abilities and or ideas that have not yet been discovered. Love him.

[@nicholasrosebush6182]

I met robin after a show at Royal Oak Music Theater back in 2009. Such a nice guy. Came out to the ally with a pint of beer and said hi to his fans after the show. He even took a few minutes to talk about the gear i use and gave me a quick run down on his peddles. Meeting of a life time.

[@bagdadbob3391]

I graduated in the 70's and I can't for the life of me think of any other bands who had so many songs I could just listen to over and over. Bless you Robin for all the great music you made and for not selling out. No drama, no bashing of others, You were , are and always will be my absolute favorite musician. 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

[@Jjstier]

Me also

[@JesusIced]

THE KING! so glad we have robin on this planet, love the interview

[@rareform6747]

What a treat . Martin Barre and Stratocaster Start . Love Dewar

[@stanlogan7504]

Robin Trower, I have been a huge fan since Day of the Eagle hit me.

[@tonybraines7172]

What a lovely and kind man. No airs or graces. Genius

[@RickFoxx777]

Absolutely one of the great guitar players of all time. The Robin Trower live album is the best album I have ever heard, and 40 some odd years later I have not heard it's equal. For a time it seemed he disappeared into absentia...but the one good thing about the internet is that his music was bought to the for front for another generation to enjoy. I once saw him years later in the 90's , after his success in the 70's and the death of the great James Dewar at a state fair in Arizona. They had him playing right next to a food stand near the exit and the people walked buy him eating there food not knowing they had just walked buy one of the greatest guitar players and bands of all time. I watched for a half hour or so in horror as only a few people even looked in his direction it was heartbreaking and so I left as well. His playing and Dewars singing were one of the reasons I learned to play guitar and though I have many guitar heroes today I am still in awe of him. One of my great regrets is not staying and talking to him after his set.

[@wvufreak56]

Rick Foxx...Sorry ...but yeah..shame on you, for not stopping and talking to Robin Trower..when nobody else even realized they were more concerned with filling their faces with food! Ugh! Yes...we a have regrets and I'm sure you regret that moment in time. I've loved Robin's bands with James DeWar ..Bill Lordan ..and Reghie Isodorie I believe was another drummer back then that was phenomenal! To this day Robin us still one of my all time favorites, along with SRV, David Gilmour and Duane Allman. I'm so glad Robin is still playing and more importantly still with us!

[@gumpfather280z]

Heard of Frank Marino?

[@juliusschwencke142]

​@wvufreak56 ..wish Clive Bunker, could have stuck around.

[@relevantinformation6655]

Robin Trower’s music is its own sound and genre to me. It’s really hard to mix any Trower album with another band’s album for continuity. Once you put on Trower, You only want to hear Trower. I was lucky enough to see him in the 70’s - amazing. ✌️

[@TheStratman62]

Im very grateful i got to meet him twice what a wonderful person he is and a big influence on me.

[@roybarnes-thewildlifeman1855]

Great interview…. And isn’t he a truly beautiful man! Thanks so much for putting this online!

[@jettechdonatkins]

I saw Robin in 1974 and he changed my life and the way I looked at and listened to music! I got a chance to meet him and I will never forget that,what a nice man! God bless you Robin!

[@keithmanning5279]

What a nice guy robin Trower is. Had the pleasure of seeing him live before. He was great. Gonna go on line now to see if he's touring. Would go and see him again.

[@Ron-nd1yu]

He was a big part of why I still play! Been into him since poco harem daze. I'm 70 now, got my first guitar in 63 , a strat. Wish I still had that one!!!

[@robertgodhard3248]

A very gracious and unassuming man. Have seen him and his different groups many times thru the years and has been great inspiration for many,and not just the music,but his quirky,kind presence. A very nice man.

[@Silversmoke1000]

I adore Robin Trower. I can listen to his songs over and over thru the years and they just get better with time. I've had Bridge of Sighs on LP, 8-track, cassette and now twice on CD. I pee'd my pants a little bit one of the times I saw Robin live. It's always been Robin Trower and Johnny Winter for me, and neither one of these greats is in the R & R H of F. What a travesty! RIP James Dewar and keep on rockin', Robin.

[@bigbellyjack]

I used to be totally obsessed with Procol Harem and Robin Trower but when the great James Dewar died my interest kind of waned. Watching this has brought back some amazing memories so I thank you so much for that although a mention of Dewar would have been the "icing on the cake".

[@joecesarano4301]

Was anyone else privilaged to see and hear Trower, James Dewar, and the amazing wild life at Busch Gardens, Tampa? Surely it was a once in a lifetime evening event... We too were blessed.

[@leighgoldstein3119]

Excellent interview with an amazing talent. I love Robin, and his work with Procol is so unique and filled with melodic creative intensity that will never be equaled. His solo work with his own band is of the finest quality. He is one of the greats.

[@MrBrungers]

Yeah, we are all getting old, Robins Spirit is all there and he still plays great

[@trblemkr1d106]

A guy in high school ( 75' ) introduced me to Robin Trower . I was absolutely blown away with Bridge of Sighs . Much later , I think in 2006 I had what I call my Thank you God year ! First I saw Eric Clapton with Roger Daltry ...then I saw Jeff Beck with Monty Montgomery and finally Robin Trower ! Out of 156 concerts those three were definitely part of the top five ...just amazing ! PK

[@markbirchette8740]

Robin, if you ever get to read this, I wanted you to know what your music,art, all of it has meant to me. Had the pleasure of seeing you 3 times. Once at Krackers in Vegas on your Birthday, and twice here in Utah. I have every album you ever done. Thanks for always being kind with your time and willing to sign for your fans. I'm 55, no one my age in Utah knew who you were till I filled the school halls with For Earth Below, of course Bridge of Sighs. Anywho, thank you for sharing your talents with us and long may you wail on that Strat! Cheers! From, the Rockies of Utah.🍻

[@JoyDivision88]

So glad I was fortunate enough to see Robin while he was still in Procol Harum. I was gutted when i read he had left the band but when I went out and bought Twice Removed I understood why he left.There was no way he could be kept satisfied within the confines of the band's music. I bought all Procol's albums and always wanted Robin to burst out in their tracks but he was always slightly subdued. He had to get out to really flourish.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Thank You For This Thought Full Knowledgeable Excellent Interview Of My Favourite Guitarist . Robin is Britain's Greatest Export . I would like to write a book about Trower / Dewar legacy

[@larryshepherd5922]

Absolutely the master of tone.

[@TheDuffpaddy]

Saw Robin several times. All good. Love his music ❤❤❤❤

[@platterjockey]

I was introduced to Robin Trower by my friend back in the late 90s. He had some personal issues and gave up rock music. He gave me his rock record collection that included all of Robin Trower's albums up to 1988. He did have me make him a CD-R comp of all his favorite Trower songs, and through doing that comp, I fell in love with Trower's catalog on Chrysalis, GNP, and Atlantic. I think it's sad that all most people know is "Bridge Of Sighs", but there are treats on all of his albums, even the ones he did in the mid 80s. It's great that he's still making albums, and they still have that high quality.

[@theondebray]

Wonderful. What a nice guy, & phenomenal music.

[@MarkFromHawaii]

This is such a great, in-depth interview. It shows what a gentleman Robin is and so true to his craft. From influences, to past bands and equipment, Robin shares his heart in a humble and gracious way. "Stars" today should take note.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Highly Intelligent Man , One Of His Most Excellent Concerts Is Winterland 1975 .

[@Jockinoz]

I’ve been a fan of his since the beginning of the 70s. I have all his albums but my all time favourite is Bridge of Sighs.

[@ShaKimono]

Such a precious light and energy may the ancestors continue to keep you cloaked in strength health light music passion laughter family peace and fearlessness keep shining Robin

[@midi1529]

I was 15, first band, 73 strat marshall plexi bout in Hollywood for 250.... played Trowers stuff almost exclusively, hendrix, sabbath, Zep, Bowie, first gig opened 2 rollin stoned 😀... those days and hearing Robins playing wow 👌

[@_diogo_lima]

Very underrated, one of the best guitarists of all time, my favorite alongside Eddie Hazel!!

[@morrisdavis9231]

I love you, I wish I was 50yrs younger I would search a thousand worlds to find you, you have had the greatest response of any one so far, listen again he actually plays 4 different lead parts and never repeats ❤ u

[@Phillipmann-2019]

I really enjoyed the podcast been a Robin Trower fan for many many many years

[@frontcentermusician]

DAMN! Robin Trower..That tone!!!

[@fredfloyd68]

What legend i dont think Robin Trower has any songs i dont like...the best guitar player in the world in my eyes because he has everything that makes a great band...Awesome...

[@Sober2003]

That’s great the last time I saw Robin was at the Paramount on Long Island about 6 years ago or so. Fantastic still killing it!❤️👍

[@kurtyounger1637]

I was 14 and I got to go to the municipal in Nashville, Robin thrower was my first concert! I'm 61 now and I still listen to your music!

[@jimhales40]

Great podcast with Robin Trower classic old school like me! Love him!

[@carlsitler9071]

Loved Robin in the '70s.

[@anthonyclegg1511]

Wonderful talented man, down to earth, natural, no silly syrups and cosmetic surgery.

[@JaminJim2010]

Great interview! Don't see many with Trower, nor an interviewer that doesn't make it about themselves. Subscribed instantly. Looking forward to more. Thanks

[@Roost59]

Trower, Long Beach 1975. Steve Marriot, of Humble pie opened. Canyon Club, Agoura Hills, California 2012. The great Robin Trower!

[@johnheckley4002]

Seen robin loads of times ! Beautiful player

[@damongardiner4133]

my very favorite guitar player!

[@johnsradios484]

One of my all time favorite guitar player. Saw him in nyc after his third LP came out.

[@truthbearer8216]

More so than an under-rated guitarist, he's by far one of the most under-rated songwriters of all times!!! One of the jammin-ist, soulful, but melodic writers ever!!

[@mr61sprite]

A Lovely human being. I was honored to attend a show in Philadelphia at the Tower theater in 1980 Victims of the fury tour. What I remember vividly was his the awsome geometric design on his shirt and his pedal board!

[@rickblackers88]

This is a genius of the music and guitar!!!! One of my top 3 players!!!

[@F8Tributo]

That was an excellent interview! Robin has been my all-time favorite artist for the last 47 years!

[@AlexisGuitars]

Definitely my biggest influence on guitar. Thanks for posting a great interview!

[@midi510]

When I plug into my Fulltone DejaVibe, I get to pretend I'm as good as Robin. One of my top guitar influences, for sure.

[@marmadukewinterbotham2599]

A super player. And he's in his prime in my opinion. Guitar work on his last few albums has never been better. Inventive and intriguing, to my ears anyway! I bought 'Bridge of Sighs' when it came out, and the follow up, but I then tuned out of his work for a long while I have to admit. But in 2013 I heard 'Roots and Branches' and to me it sounded like he'd turned a corner, guitar-wise and songwriting-wise also.

[@LUckybones25]

Indeed. He's like a fine wine.. just gets better with age.

[@theonemodifier]

Well I feel very lucky to have met Albert King, and Robin didn't. 1990 Arkansas Blues Festival Little Rock, I was a stagehand and greeted his van when he pulled up. He got out and came right to me and showed me his amp and gear and I took it to the stage. A professional photographer just happened to catch a great shot of me talking to Albert, my favorite picture ever. What really blew my mind is he asked me to set up his stuff. So I set-up his amp and pulled out his flying V and the monitor guy asked me to sound check it. I actually played Albert King's flying V, and tuned it up. They announced Albert King in front of about 10,000 people, he comes on stage, picks up the guitar, I put the guitar strap on backwards for a right-handed player, ugh. It seemed to take forever for him to switch the guitar strap, I hid behind stuff. 23:14

[@raymanna]

Love this interview, one of the most insightful I've heard. I'm surprised he didn't choose Jimmy Dewar as one of his favorite vocalists? Very surprising.

[@1968joseph1]

Teamed up with Jack Bruce is my favorite.

[@chipispowdercoatingcharles8444]

The 1st time I saw him I'm pretty sure it was 74 75 at the old orphium theater. What a show it was total wah feed back psychedelic mayhem

[@beaumontmichaels3575]

Virtuoso extraordinaire Instant flashback Daydream

[@jeromegeers5707]

Robin Trower one of greatest!

[@lovejunkie9650]

Really enjoyed the interview. Thank you so much for the post.

[@lawrencecarver4233]

Hello Robin. I saw you 3 time's in concert. The first time was in Eugene Oregon. At the i think it was the Hilton Hotel . Back in 1995 or 96. I can't remember. But it was the 3 of your best members. James' Dewar, an Bill Lordan I l think he was the drummer . I was standing in front of Robin Trower by the left speaker. When Robin played Bridge of Sighs he noticed I was watching; every note he played so he stepped to the edge of the stage an played the whole song to me.

[@jjiacobucci]

Robin has the most expressive bends and vibratos !

[@OuTCasTBand]

Saw him when I was like 16 bridge of sighs show NYC. AMAZING SHOW

[@mauriceholder1386]

I literally wore my Bridge of Sighs album to a nub. Still one of my all time favorites. Not a bad song on it. Thank you Robin for years of enjoyment.

[@caramanico1]

Nice to see MUSICIANS like Robin getting more of the due they deserve, thanks to KZbin. He had a very good career, but nothing compared to the success he deserved. My fave English lassie - the wonderful Sam Brown - is in that category also, along with my guys from the East Coast of America, Crack The Sky.

[@precbsfender]

Trower is a FORCE OF NATURE, Massive talent..

[@BaconTomatoCheese]

What an enjoyable interview. I think the album Robin mentions that he was working on, that was due out soon became “no worlds left to conquer”… I’ve been playing it a lot, I think it ranks up there with some of his early stuff - Highly recommended for any Trower fan!👍☮️❤️🎸

[@sheckyfeinstein]

I love it when a more experienced dude has good memories of his life, and still knows how to smile about it.

[@vpovince1001]

Just an incredible interview!! TYSM !!

[@xblood1978]

How about asking about Jimmy Dewer 😪

[@chrisp8856]

What a great, heart felt answer, “Blessed with a very powerful creative engine”. So absolutely true! My buddy and I never missed a performance that he did at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, CA. I will never stop enjoying his talented playing.

[@brothermike2506]

Was blessed to meet Robin many years ago when he still had hair and mine was not snow white...Great to see and hear from "The Elder of Stratocaster Screams." Rock on brother!

[@daveshort7371]

To me, the thing about Robin is that he seemed to never try to be a ripping, shredding guitar hero. The songs came first. The guitar hero part happened because it was supposed to.

[@Georgeolddrones]

Excellent blues man love is music 🙏👍 thanks Robin for great music over the years. George in Stoke

[@Rick-O-Shay60]

Robin Trower... He really is a lovely guy isn't he.

[@lordoflys-1]

Robin Trower is so underappreciated and his Bridge of Sighs album was really an ear opener for serious musicians...I've played for decades and I still zombie out when I hear the title track. Ahead of his time and a good, good artist.

[@timcoe536]

I already have my tix to see you in Sep, in IN! Don't want to wish my summer away, but I can't wait!

[@paulstatz5188]

I saw Robin Trower several times in Milwaukee in the late 80s. Early 90s pretty cool show's loved the bass guitar actually was the lead for a lot of the gig

[@dougfloyd6639]

Great interview with one of the absolute all time great guitarists . Robin Trower should be in every guitar players top 10...absolute gent & a super player. A huge inspiration. God bless him

[@gumpfather280z]

Definitely One of my favorite guitarists

[@beandipcartography]

Pure class.

[@67Pepper]

I saw him back in the good old days, around 1977 at Winterland SF with Eddie Money and Wishbone Ash. Great concert!

[@garyssimo]

Just talked to Eddies keyboard player today. Randy Nichols now sells Ca. bay area real estate.

[@powerkor]

So awesome you got Robin Trower to do this. I like that he is so comfortable with who he is today.

[@jimwade5928]

what a great musician 50 year fan here