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!!!!!!!!