Robin Trower
Robin Trower
Robin Leonard Troweris an English rock guitarist and vocalist who achieved success with Procol Harum during the 1960s, and then again as the bandleader of his own power trio...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionGuitarist
Date of Birth9 March 1945
people genes jerry
I was very keen on people like Elvis, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Gene Vincent.
born music-is ability
The ability to make music is a gift that you're born with; it's not something you can learn.
guitar woods different
It all comes down to the density of the wood. Every guitar's different.
thinking technique fundamentals
I think the fundamental part of my technique is my vibrato.
guitar only-time studios
While I was with Procol Harum, the only time I'd see my guitar was either when I walked onstage or in the studio.
radio
Radio is commercial, isn't it. Its a business.
feels guitarist
I wouldn't count myself as being a true blues guitarist because I feel you have to live it.
moving believe special
When you start believing you're something special, then you're not going to be striving to move forward.
thinking mail fans
I think it's a sensible thing not to read your fan mail - not to take it too seriously.
ability
Music has nothing to do with your technical ability.
kings real three
The first real thing I heard was Three O'Clock Blues by B.B. King. That's where it all began for me.
rocks rock-and-roll want
If you want to do rock and roll, forget about those who've come after '65.