I came into the chat to also make sure Jamel was taught about the trio and who played what in the band. I became a deeply dedicated Trower fan later in my life and am so HAPPY to see Jamel cover this song :D
I've got a neighbor who owns every damn gas-powered piece of lawn equipment made and he finds ways to use them all year. I might introduce him to Mr. Trower LOL.
@@terryevans1976 better yet, put it on over the largest, loudest speakers u can find, and introduce all your neighbors to mr. Robin trower! Trower is sublime! And live is incredible .my son plays guitar and has listened to trower since 8 . Got to meet him after a local show few years back . Perfect English gentleman. Spent good deal of time speaking with the young musicians in the audience. I think mr. Trower was in his late sixties, early 70s at the time. Awesome show.
Only 3 more I can think that match his talents , Lynyrd Skynryd s Leon Wilkerson , Rory Gallagher`s Gerry MvAovy & Jethro Tull Jeffery Hammond -Hammond
Robin Trower Live" was the first record album (LP) I ever bought back in the mid-1970s. NEVER was he underrated. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JWNskvTkhJA.html
The bass player James Dewar sang. Robin played guitar. Very Hendrix influence, Robin was originally in Procol Harum Day of the Eagle is another good song
Saw him at least 7 times all over Detroit st Andrew's hall magic bag etc in the 90s. Takers get the honey.. givers sing the blues! Robin is the guitar! Been listen to him since 70s! God bless you for bringing me back home!
Trower was the quitarist for Procol Harum {"A Whiter Shade of Pale", "Salty Dog." etc.) for their first four albums, then went solo in the early 70's. He's performed in a trio ever since, with various bassists and drummers over the years. "Bridge of Sighs" was, as far as I'm concerned, his best album with his best lineup -- Reg Isidore on drums, and James Dewar (pronounced "dewer" or "doer") on bass and vocals. Dewar had previously played with a Scottish band called Stone the Crows (whose lead singer, Maggie Bell, can be heard doing backup for Rod Stewart on "Every Picture Tells a Story," and should, like Dewar, be much better known). Dewar sang on all of Trower's albums from 1973 through 1983, and played on all but two, then suffered a series of debilitating strokes until jis death in May, 2002. Trower himself is still rolling at 78, and his latest album. "No More Worlds to Conquer," was released in 2022.
Just a note for accuracy, Robin didn't play on A Whiter Shade of Pale, he joined just after it was recorded, however the song was included on the American release of the first album.
I remember about 40 years ago being tits-up stoned in bed around 2a.m. with the radio on, and the over-nite d.j. played this entire album- I laid there in the dark transfixed with nothing but the stereo lights glowing and I think I entered another dimension. One of the best albums ever.
Jamel...I bought Bridge of Sighs and was blown away. The day tickets went on sale for Robin Trower - I got in line. “Religious experience” is no exaggeration for that concert, but Trower played with no tricks up his sleeve. I could sense the whole band was having as high a time as we were. Amazing. 😲
Robin Trower and Jeff Beck are the two best guitarists most people have never heard of. I'd *love* to see you react to more Robin, and *any* Jeff Beck.
he's one of those guitar players that never really hit it big..But has a fanbase that will fight you over his talent.but has a catalog as deep as that groove..and one hell of a live show always..100 people or an arena full he gives it all
I wouldn't say he never made it big... He was known by all in the early 70's. But there was SO much talent and great music at that time, he maybe just got lost in the rush. He had devoted his playing to the loss of Hendrix. And people were moving on to other types of rock. Like country rock. Allman brothers, Skynyrd, Zzz Top, or groups like YES, pink floyd , Bowie etc. He was a "Victim of the Fury" as one of his songs said.
@@michaelwhalen7991 yes he had hits..but ask anybody under ..35 about great guitarists and you'll never hear his name..but know several Trower fans that will fight you to put him right there with page/Beck & Clapton as groundbreakers of the 70s...he plays here almost every year and never been disappointed in a show yet..been to 10-12
ALWAYS a GREAT live show! My favorite was in a small club in Turlock, Cali in the 80's. Probably 100 people and I got to sit 5 feet from Robin! Thanks for the reaction, bringing back some very good memories Jamel_AKA_Jamal .
8 tracks, vinyl, black lights, black light posters, bongs, worn faded jeans that ripped naturally, jean jackets, pocketed colored tee shirts, hanging with your buddies talking about girls,cars and sports. Thank you bro for bringing back some great teen memories with this music. Anyone want to add their 70's memories?
He used to get knocked that he tried to rip off Hendrix' sound..I never saw it that way..He definitely was influenced by Hendix, but so was a boat-load of people...Robin was only 3 years younger, and had already laid tracks with Procol Harum, around the same time...BTW, Robin doesn't sing..He does play the crap out of a guitar though!..As mentioned, James Dewar on vocals...Loved his voice.
@@russkowal1873 Jimi was slightly ahead professionally than Robin..Hendrix had already worked the "Chitlin' Circuit" before growing tired of it by '64..Robin had a small band (the paramounts), before starting PH, with Gary Brooker in '67..Jimi played Monterey Pop in '67..Also, Jimi was 3 years older...Still, in all, spitting hairs. They were both contemporaries.
I saw Robin Trower live at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles when I was about 16. That concert blew my mind. One of the best lives shows I have ever heard or seen. I was lucky to see them.
Good one, but I was always a huge fan of Hannah, Daydream and Alethea. My dad was a HUGE Trower fan and introduced me to him when I was 7-8. First song I ever heard was Daydream and it BLEW me away. I’m so glad he finally did Trower I’ve begged for a year 😂
Trower is a Guitar God... Thanks for Reacting Jamel, it’s a beautiful sight... Trower was the lead guitarist for one of England’s biggest prog rock bands in the 60’s, Procul Harum before he went solo... I would love to see you do a reaction to A Whiter Shade of Pale by Procul Harum... Whiter Shade of Pale was one of the biggest songs from any English Rock group back in the day.. Lots of Love Jamel from Toronto, Canada... Keep on Trucking...
That’s a good one. Wish he’d do a lot more Trower. Also some of the work he did with Jack Bruce. Killer. He should do day of the eagle, daydream, Hannah and Alathea
The most underappreciated psychedelic blues rock guitarist in history. Saw him perform around 1984. It was the greatest live performance that I ever witnessed.
Everything on "Bridge of Sighs" is Classic! One of the few albums I've had since I was 17. Still one of the few albums I listen to start to finish. Saw them live in 2010, small venue (400), AWSOME!!!. Stay strong Jamal.
I'm getting older now, but I saw him the first time in '73 or '74. He dedicated his song DAYDREAM "to the man " ( Jimi Hendrix ) who passed only a few years before. One of those things you never forget.
Jamal it was a treat to see this video. I love Robin Trower! My father and I saw him live several years ago, and at his (Trower) old age, he still brings the house down. Appreciate you brother, keep rockin’ out!
When I was 16 years old (in 1987) my buddy's dad told me he bought a concert ticket for me, to see an amazing guitar player that I'd never heard of. I was blown away, and have been a big fan ever since. A few of my other favorite RT songs are Caledonia and The Fool and Me. Fire! :)
@@michaelbriefs9764 Reg Isidore RIP played drums on Trowers first two albums. Then Bill Lordan played on a few. Then Reg played on some more. Then Bill played on some more......etc
@@ronnelson7828, Bill Lordan was the guy I was thinking about. I loved his style and chops. His drum solo on the live album was one of my favorites from back in the day! Love that guy!
And Robin is one of the few in the Authentic Fender Stratocaster club, as being a loyalist. Him, Gary Moore, and David Gilmore. And I forgot to mention Mark Knopfler.
He also has his own custom peddles which gives his unique sound. As a guitar player he does things that wouldn’t make a lot of sense or wouldn’t sound right if anyone else did it/without that unique sound/his peddles and the way he can wah so effortlessly. “Wah at will” as I say lol Most can’t pull that off. He’s truly one of the greatest guitarist of all time and criminally underrated.
There was a short era when the guitar was so much the spotlight that they would put their name on the band name even without singing. Jeff Beck is another from the time frame, he only had Rod Stewart picking up the vocals for him.
Had the pleasure of having seen Robin Trower in the early 70's in Phoenix, Az, with my younger brother. It still is the most memorable concert I had the opportunity to be witness to guitar greatness. Trower has always been an under rated guitarist. And, its a ahame his name is seldom, if ever, mentioned along with other great guitar gods.
He’s at one with his guitar, like it’s an extension of his body. On the live version of this toward the end his guitar legitimately sounds like it’s talking. So vocal. He’s so underrated. One of the greatest guitarist of all time.
My 8-year-old daughter asked me why does he make those faces while he's playing? My 5-year-old son said because the music comes out of his body and goes into the guitar. Quite a dad moment!
Trower is a great guitarist. Has been for over 50 years and keeps getting better. He still tours every couple of years or so, but now you can see this legendary musician in much smaller venues. I am glad to say that I can't count how many times I've seen him live in the last 40 plus years. He will always be one of my personal favorites.
This is an incredible album, and another really fantastic song on this album is "Day of the Eagle." After Hendrix died, Robin Trower (and also Frank Marino of Mahogany Rush) were named by many to be Hendrix's successors. Both of them certainly followed Hendrix's style, with Trower specializing in the dreamy side of Hendrix, while Marino went toward the incredibly frantic style of Hendrix. BTW, Robin Trower was also a member of Procol Harem. For perfection of the Hammond Organ sound, check out "Whiter Shade of Pale" by Procol Harem!
He was big back in the 70's. Got a chance to see him at small venue in Vancouver BC back in 2011, there was probably 20 people there, we grabs some beers, stood in font of the stage and got blown away. He rocked it like he was in front of thousands, amazing guitarist.
If you want to hear Robin at his best. Playing it and feeling every note. Daydream from the live album Robin Trower Live. I could listen to that ALL day long. Just beautiful.
You would have no idea what it was like in the 70’s smoking doobies with my friends up in the hills of CT hiding from the cops (it was the 70’s) listening to Trower.
Yes, they sound similar because the used the same tools ( Stratocaster, Marshall Amp, Uni-Vibe, Wah Wah ) but they‘re different animals. Hendrix was much more creative with his sounds and effects in his studio work. Robin Trower might have used sone of Hendrix‘ playing techniques and relied on almost identical gear on stage, but it won‘t do him justice to see him only as a Hendrx clone. He did is own thing and was much more focused in his style.
Ernie you are correct Robin carried the Hendrix thing forward after Jimi died. I started playing guitar in the 70s and both of these guys were my heroes and the techniques I used were common between the two. It's the soulful heavy stratocaster thing.
Ah, I remember my younger days lounging on the couch with only the black light on in the room and jamming to this album with earphones on for hours! You literally get lost in Robin's guitar playing!