Your opinion wanted

I was sitting here tonight getting ready to do some work and decided to pop in something out of the norm of my cycle of CD's that always seem to be playing. So I did a grab bag thing; closed my eyes, reached into a random shelf, grabbed one and opened it. Didn't look at what it was and just stuck it in the player and hit play. Lo and behold, it was Robin Trower.

What I am curious about is this; I see a lot of guitarists names thrown around in the forum and have learned about a number of players I've never heard of before (which is a terrific reason to visit the forum) but I can't recall anyone ever offering an opinion on Robin Trower. Do you all feel that he is a good guitar player? I still get goose bumps listening to 'Bridge of Sighs'. I think it's an amazing CD.

Your thoughts?

I have only heard a little of Robin Trower, but I really like the four songs I have heard - "Day of the Eagle", "Lady Love", "Bridge of Sighs" and "Daydream".

Here is a video of Marty Friedman and Paul Gilbert jamming along to "Daydream" - thankfully, they don't kill it with excessive shredding!

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Robin Trower

Trower is one of those players who is able to use the guitar to emote. He can say more with one note than most can with many notes. He's one of the giants upon who's shoulders we all stand.

Originally Posted by: da_ardvarkTrower is one of those players who is able to use the guitar to emote. He can say more with one note than most can with many notes. He's one of the giants upon who's shoulders we all stand.

Nicely said!

When Trower left Procol Harum and went solo, He was taking the U.K. by storm and getting recognition in the US. With Hendrix gone, he was building a reputation as the next Icon for a short while. That was until his Irish neighbor, also ripping up the scene, was getting recognized as well. His Irish neighbor was a Strat-man as well, named Rory Gallagher, who played with incredible style. Trower has a great style of his own and "Bridge of Sighs" is a masterpiece!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by: dvenetianHis Irish neighbor was Strat-man, named Rory Gallagher, who played with incredible style.

I am not Irish and i am NOT named Rory Gallagher! :mad: but yes i do play with incredible style :cool: so thankyou :D

He is an alright guitar player. I have always felt that the regard in which he is held is about right. His style is just too simple to me. The guys I think are top notch for emotion, again IMO, are just out of his league---Clapton, Hendrix, Beck, sometimes EVH.