for the lifelong fans with Robin Trower. the second time met him backstage was not in a building!! it was in a 1968 Winnagago Motorhome after his show. no long black limos or private jets! for All us Lifelong Fans who wanted to speak with Trower. he remains a quiet and gentle man. walking in the room to meet him just felt kinda numb. Trower made that go away. kind and gentle man.
You wanna talk about no credit? The great Jimmy Dewar on bass and vocals will NEVER get the props he deserves as an all time great soul r-n-b voice. It ain't just me right"? Y'all hear me?
No billion dollar light show. No explosions. No freak show makeup. Just three guys making awesome music. Was fortunate enough to see em at a sweat lodge known as the warehouse in New Orleans
"Gene S.", here,... Due to copyright infringements I'm unable to say a certain band name... We'll just call it, SMOOCH Are you? referring to my former band? SMOOCH?
I'm juss sayin: Dewar and Trower both, somehow, make it look easy. It's freekin' crazy how good these dudes are and yet it looks effortless. Nutz !! Bassman is floating on the fretboard at lightning speed and laying down some priceless vocals while RT is slow-shredding with his Marshall turned up to 11 !!! We all know Jimi is nodding with approval as the vibes reach out to him. Bless you, Robin.
i totally agree, They are so under appreciated and James Dewar will never get the respect that he deserves. At least those are many who still love this talent
Yea, I remember people not knowing back then that Robin was not the singer. My cousin got downright irritated with me when I suggested it. We were looking at the photos on the "Robin Trower Live" album. He was like "what do you think he's doing right there" pointing at his mouth. I said "making a funny face", which is what Robin did often. I said "where's the microphone? and then pointed to a picture of Dewer singing in to a mic on the back. "Well he doesn't sing on all of them, then". I said "I only here one voice, I also here at the end of one of the songs 'Thank you, James Dewer vocals. I'm the musician here, BTW I know these things. Boy he was pissed at the whole idea and just wouldn't accept it.
This is freakin priceless!!!! I learned guitar playing Robin Trower songs 45 years ago. This was one of the first songs I learned. I am so blown away now!!!!.
Met the man backstage at a small venue in 1985. I will always cherish that memory of a very humble man with an electric handshake who gave me the guitar pick from his pocket.
thanks Dean. myself also share your comment on this once in a lifetime 3 piece. going on 68 and still listen often. mid 80'S saw many Live shows and made the dressing room once. all kind, soft spoken people and Robin was open and gracious. yes Sir, JD is missed by untold numbers! just revisit the time of "In City Dreams" and "Victims of the Fury". precious!!!
72 years later ,listening alot to Jeff Beck also ,can't beat Robin Trower, and really enjoying Jimmy Dewar, never knew the connection , gots it big time ....
Wow. Just wow. They just don't make guitarists like they used to. Hendrix was a once in a millennium player and Trower and SRV picked up his torch with uncanny beauty and style....
Always loved Robins way of attacking the neck , don’t get the props he deserves, his finger print of one of the greats , he had it going on if your a guitarist
As a student of the instrument for nearly 40 years and an instructor of it for over 20, I do believe this concert video is required viewing for anyone attempting to understand and/or assimilate rock & blues guitar as it has evolved since 1940.
Saw Robin and the band in Germany around 1973 with the release of Twice Removed From Yesterday. He was supporting Alvin Lee & Ten Years After on the Rock'n'Roll Music to the World tour. What an amazing night that was. Never heard of Robin till then. Went out and bought that album for sure. Never forget that night. Totally amazing.
And STILL riffing at 78 years of age....remarkable talent unbelievable guitarist I have seen him 14 times he still plays every year at The House of Blues in Kissimee,Fla. Lucky us. The kid that replaced James that he is using now on vocals is eerily similar to Dewar.....
Robin Trower where ever he is playing I try to go One great venue I think he played at the Thekla a converted Fishing Trawler in Bristol mud dock. In the Ships hull it was amazing he is so friendly with his Fans that venue we were so close to the Band amazing
Thank you ever so much... From the Days of wine and roses when the smoke was smooth.. in the sound was loud and proud.. when The bridge of sighs ... And for earth below... Quaked your ears,.. Against those Days of wine and roses when the smoke is smooth... And you found your musical groove... Listening to this creation through for altec Lansing model 1... Horn loaded stage stacks... Living in a small Warehouse made of concrete and carpet.. waiting for the next kilo of Hawaiian weed in large chunks of red Lebanese hashish.. two arrived by courier...
Wow!! - had I known this film existed before...!!! Such a TREASURE! I was Here. At Winterland. At THIS concert. I feel 17 again. I can't begin to describe all the emotions that come rushing back to me, 40 years later. It makes me sad, though, as this was such a Beautiful time span, and I miss it so. A gorgeous decade free from war, the struggles of the 60's, and the relative meaningless of the 80's and beyond. I'm so grateful to have enjoyed this time, and wish I could live it all over again. Sweet, simple and honest. Bare to the bone - where Soul was reborn and freed to take flight to skies filled with sparkling stars.... Thank you, Robin Trower, for bringing so many Souls through to raw, pure Joy and ecstasy. Your obvious utter Joy and true humble appreciation of bringing pleasure to every person in the audience through your music is unequaled. I hope to meet you someday.... I would love to hear you play Daydream again. ♥
I seen him at Wings Stadium Bridge of Sighs tour....luv him...wore out all his albums....still have them all....had a nice Marantz stereo I paid a fortune for. Back in the 70s we used the turn-table to learn to play songs...hacked up a lot of albums doing that....pick up the tone arm and play a part over and over until we got the notes right...ha ha When Jimi died it left a big hole in my heart.....Robin helped fill that hole.....thanks Robin....you helped make the 70s a wonderful decade....Rock-on.
Norm Vance Agreed ,_ I would like to add that I see them as completely different animals and I don't feel it does tribute to this great band to compare them to another band just because they use strats , marshalls and electric blues. The Trower band is the magical combination of the 3 special musicians that happens so rarely, much like Cream . Love Jimi, especially his rhythm guitar comping style . Jimi was a great and colorful unique character and an innovator though also a guitarist faking his way through the vocals and his album cuts could be inconsistent and spotty . I much prefer the song writing , lyrics singing and albums of Trower. Bridge of Sighs is an album masterpiece , much like Sgt. Pepper for the Beatles. The band should have stayed with that producer and recording studio as they really know how to work with Trowers kind of band.
Come to think about it SRV kept the Sound around too before his untimely Death..Who knows SRV might have been just as good or even better then Hendrix if he had lived.
+Norm Vance Arguably, he was. Personally, and with all due respect to Jimi, I find SRV more palatable. I lived in Austin back in the early 80's before SRV was discovered... he was a local. My ex and I used to go see him just light it up. You could see him two nights in a row and he wouldn't play the same set and if he played the same song two nights in a row, he played it differently. SRV ruined live music for me. With one or two exceptions, every musician I've seen live since has let me down. SRV was the best I've ever seen and I've seen a lot.
+Shamrock Rancher right on. SRV is untouchable. he has some peers, but not many. check out the UFO album called FORCE IT...Michael schenker is a fucking shredder. jimmy page had his moments. check out Adrian belew, formally from king crimson. also Robert fripp. the list is endless, but SRV sits atop it.
he also had a nice trick of making slides sound like bends, like a slide does, fantastic hands too, he cranked the amp but played each note and chord with precision, there was no clumsy strumming or banging of chords, robin played like a surgeon, the combination of these things gave him his unique sound.
@@yliberal6355 i saw carlos in philly in 1978 at the old spectrum 10 rows from the stage on the floor $ 7.50 and 2 other bands played before santana the funk band slave and kool and the gang santana played for almost 2.5 hrs 3 encores incredible show !
Saw Trower do Bridge of Sighs at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago about two weeks after this show. The Auditorium had studio-quality acoustics. James Dewar, what a voice, RIP. They were the warm-up for King Crimson (Robert Fripp took lessons from Trower, literally) with Bill Bruford drumming center stage. Unforgettable night. This video is a time machine.
Awesome show indeed ! We had front row balcony for this one So many great shows at The Auditorium back in the day Saw him when the 1st LP came out He was the opener on a 3 -4 band bill either here or The Aragon Brawlroom He smoked em all
I have been lucky enough to see Trower 4 times in Minneapolis. Every show was mesmerizing. I literally stood 4 feet away on 2 of the shows (at the Cabooze) and just watched him play. It was incredible to see how far he could actually bend the strings into the sound he wanted. One of the more gifted guitarists ever.!!!
Since the U.S. election I have been finding solace on RUclips with favorite musicians like Robin Trower and others from my 1969-70's concert-going era. Winterland and Fillmore West, mainly. Even the many fine comments are a relief to see instead of the things being said elsewhere online about politics.
the 70s was the GREATEST decade for rock ever in the history of the world....I saw Trower twice in the late 70s, and it was mindblowing each time.....I turned my youngest son on to him at age 12, and now that he is almost 20 he tells me that Trower is STILL one of his major influences in his own guitar career....
I saw this same tour down at UCSB. Journey didn't even have an album out yet and I didn't know who they were. Thought I recognized Greg & Neil, and the drummer was wild (Ansley Dunbar). But Robin's guitar work on "Confessin' Midnight" launched me into space, and I didn't touch down for days!
Hey Kyle, I was there too! 14 years old and got to see Journey pre-Perry, they were so incredible! And then Trower came on and I remember they opened the doors at the top level of the ice rink. It was a great night!
AS I AM WRITING THE "COMMENT", it is May 23rd of 2015; and on this day 40 years ago, I attended a concert in Birmingham, Alabama , which featured as its headliner The Robin Trower Band, with opening act Golden Earring. Earlier that Spring, Trower had released his "For Earth Below" album; and my fondness for the radio-"hit" entitled "Shame the Devil" from that album had persuaded me to see the band in concert. I came to this posting this evening to relive that concert. ~ "Thanks" to RUclips, and "Rock on TV" !
@charliebe28 I saw Robin and Golden Earring on the same tour, in San Diego. The difference between your show and mine was the headline act: Poco. I mean really? WTF! How lame was that? Most of the audience left before their set was halfway through. Biggest lineup faux paux ever! And I've seen a great many concerts. At any rate, Robin, James, and Bill stole the show. Bill was from San Diego.
I've had the Bridge of Sighs vinyl for umpteen years. About 3 years ago I "actually" listened to it again. I found an appreciation that I didn't have prior. It's one of my favs now and, to me, is a timeless rock album. Wish the kids today could/would appreciate it as it deserves. As good a trio as ever.....Police, ZZ, Rush, you name it!
I saw this concert-tour in Seattle and it was one of the best shows then and especially now! Thanks for reafirming my memories from a time when things really mattered...
Simply awesome! First concert was Robin Trower opening for Humble Pie. Trower came out playing Bridge of Sighs with his wah wah peddle. It was quite an experience I won't forget.
Thanks 4 uploading this video excellent 😀 gunslinger on guitar asskickin sound 😀were Jimi left robin kept it going 😀 dam * would have been something 2 hear Jimi and robin play 2gether. *day dream * thanks utube 😀
I saw Trower in the 70s ,80s ,90s and now will see him again in April 2016..So unappreciated, so incredibly talented.Bridge of Sighs on my top 3 albums of all time. Can't wait.
+Richard Nelms Oh man - all the way across the Continent!! Enjoy and give him a peace sign from me. Is he going to be performing the classic Trower works (from his first three lps)?
My boyfriend & I were at this concert in 1975 @ Winterland it's was awesome as you can hear Robin Thrower out did himself. I am so thankful growing up listening to all of these iconic artists of the 70s have made this life GRAND!!!
It was such a thrill to see this show. I was 16. My first concert. Pablo Cruise and Journey opened the show. I was just in awe. All that sound and Bridge of Sighs was riding the rock charts. Magic!
I was there $6 a ticket three bands and while I was inside I kept questioning myself that not too many years prior. I was a kid sitting in the seats watching the Christmas icecapades or Snoopy or whatever. It was amazing to come across this video. Thank you. Whoever is responsible
I can't count all the times that I have seen Trower. I have tickets to see him in April 2022. He is the absolute king of vibrato. All generated with his left hand. I don't even think he has a whammy bar on that strat. Only one show have I seen him use it. Incredible. This was the ultimate lineup. Although Davey Pattison was a great singer to. Amazing music.
I've been able to see Trower a few times live, none back in these days..that would've been amazing!! Can you imagine going to see him in 75 and you didn't know who he was? Mind blower!
I would love to someone like him in concert. I'll look to see if he's still working now. I'm 58 and I've seen some artists early and some later in their careers, it's worth it.
I was at that concert what a gig. There was so much marijuana smoke in the air that I was high without actually smoking any. The crowd was rowdy and the practically knocked the barricade over in the front then a lot of event security guys came up there and righted the barricade. It was sooooo loud that to me, in the front, I could barel;y make out the songs they were playing. I was thinking they sucked and went out of the main auditorium to the foyer where there were bars and was shocked that I could hear it perfectly and it sounded awesome. THAT IS LOUD!
Was fortunate to see Trower at the selland arena fresno ca two weeks before this winterland show, literally hung on to the stage right in front of Robin, also have great pics from that concert. Long live Robin Trower...
You're 100% correct. When I hear Robin I hear Robin Trower and NOT Robin Trower trying to imitate Jimi Hendrix. Only simple minds would think that. Having said that, Robin's playing _is_ Hendrix-esque without sounding like he's trying to imitate Hendrix. Does that make sense? It does to me.
I was there! Loudest concert of my life. My ears are still ringing. Winterland was a converted skate rink with a low ceiling that seemed to compress the sound like an audio pressure cooker. When Jimi left the scene, Robin took up the mantle and did his memory right in an almost selfless ego free way. It was good to see.
My first concert. I was 16. Pablo Cruise, Journey, Trower. This show changed my life. I burned through several copies of Bridge of Sighs learning every nuance.
I remember this show it was Robin as the headliner,Journey was second and Pablo Cruise was opener. Man those were the days and tickets were only $7! Long live Winterland!
It is the end of 2018 Robin is on tour as I write this, go see him if possible. An experience you will never forget. I have seen him 4 times this time will make 5 times when he comes to Portland in May 2019. You won't be sorry.
Saw him in 73 and this brings back so many memories....all good. His guitar really seemed alive in his hands. Love seeing his early versions of pedal boxes. It was like 4-foot long the night I saw him. Dont know how he kept them all straight!
for the lifelong fans with Robin Trower. the second time met him backstage was not in a building!! it was in a 1968 Winnagago Motorhome after his show. no long black limos or private jets! for All us Lifelong Fans who wanted to speak with Trower. he remains a quiet and gentle man. walking in the room to meet him just felt kinda numb. Trower made that go away. kind and gentle man.
You wanna talk about no credit? The great Jimmy Dewar on bass and vocals will NEVER get the props he deserves as an all time great soul r-n-b voice. It ain't just me right"? Y'all hear me?
+cuda426hemi positively agree. superb rock vocalist...him and jack bruce are what singing in a rock band is all about..
+cuda426hemi I hear ya loud and clear! It's a shame and a sin that a man so talented is so criminally overlooked!
dewar is deceased,by the way. so he no longer has human worries like being overlooked. cheers brother.
+Sam Oneil What r u, an idiot? Only people that are alive can overlook anyone, do you know how to read? We ALL know he's passed away fool.
+Sam Oneil Go learn something nitwit. Stop posting like a 6 year old.
James Dewar was the perfect voice for Trower's music!!!
This is a man that feels every note. That’s why Trower is so good
Almost 50 years later, this still blows me away. It never gets old.
Saw him 5 times in the 70,s. Bridge of Sighs with a lot of bones
We saw them at the music hall in Houston Texas. It was fantastic! ❤
People didn't believe me when I told them he was better than Hendrix.
@@jeffrhorer1811 lol you know you done lost your damn mind
d At The " Music Hall" In Houston, Texas.🎉🎉 As A Young Teenager In Around 79' - 82' Joey Alaniz From H - Town De zé2xr❤&4',|':&|’7'2*
If you like rock-n-roll guitars then you have to love Robin Trower. Absolutely a master guitarist.
thats right
An ability to play lullaby's with an aggressive eloquence, I've always admired.
👍🔥🎸🔥
No billion dollar light show. No explosions. No freak show makeup. Just three guys making awesome music. Was fortunate enough to see em at a sweat lodge known as the warehouse in New Orleans
"Gene S.", here,...
Due to copyright infringements I'm unable to say a certain band name...
We'll just call it, SMOOCH
Are you? referring to my former band? SMOOCH?
😁
I'm juss sayin: Dewar and Trower both, somehow, make it look easy. It's freekin' crazy how good these dudes are and yet it looks effortless. Nutz !! Bassman is floating on the fretboard at lightning speed and laying down some priceless vocals while RT is slow-shredding with his Marshall turned up to 11 !!! We all know Jimi is nodding with approval as the vibes reach out to him. Bless you, Robin.
JD's voice was perfect for trower's compositions. match made in rock hall of fame.
I agree
I'm with you.The other vocalists aren't nearly as good as Dewar. Also Bill Lordan is the best drummer th ey
He had such a rich voice he also did some great backing vocals on UFOs force it album
Wasn't a rhythm & blues soul singer,but coulda...
What an epic time to grow up ; wish I could travel back
Wish I could relive the late '60's thru the late '80's, just for the concerts that I went to, and the ones I missed.😮😮😢😢
So fortunate are my ears to have known this great albumn since the 70s.Love so much.Thankyou for your gift.
I love the Trower live album from Sweden.
i totally agree, They are so under appreciated and James Dewar will never get the respect that he deserves. At least those are many who still love this talent
Man. . James Dewar. . . .what a loss. . . that man had one of the greatest unhearlded voices in Rock. . .
I agree. Love it.
James Dewar had a haunting vocal that will never be repeated and is greatly missed RIP James...
Yes.
Yea, I remember people not knowing back then that Robin was not the singer. My cousin got downright irritated with me when I suggested it.
We were looking at the photos on the "Robin Trower Live" album. He was like "what do you think he's doing right there" pointing at his mouth. I said "making a funny face", which is what Robin did often. I said "where's the microphone? and then pointed to a picture of Dewer singing in to a mic on the back. "Well he doesn't sing on all of them, then". I said "I only here one voice, I also here at the end of one of the songs 'Thank you, James Dewer vocals. I'm the musician here, BTW I know these things.
Boy he was pissed at the whole idea and just wouldn't accept it.
Jeff Joad
Exactly, his voice was phenomenal!!
I was at this concert. Trower was great!!! Winterland was a cool place to go too. very fond memories. good times!
77 years _'young'!_ Keep on rockin!
Thanks for all the great music you've given us Robin.
James Dewar on vocals (while playing bass!): Exquisite !!
This is freakin priceless!!!! I learned guitar playing Robin Trower songs 45 years ago. This was one of the first songs I learned. I am so blown away now!!!!.
Exact same predicament here 👻
Ol Robin became a major influence for decades .
But I went spacier.
James Dewar , kept it real for Robin Trower , laying down great bass , and singing tremendously, R.I.P. , My Brother!
Met the man backstage at a small venue in 1985. I will always cherish that memory of a very humble man with an electric handshake who gave me the guitar pick from his pocket.
I also saw the Passion Album tour at a catering hall in Pamona NJ , we stood right in front of Robin for the entire show incredible show.
@@chrisdiloreto8379
Mesmerizing back then wasn't he?
That's HUGE! I wouldn't have been able to move!
@@carolr6927
He was very personable and sincere. No airs and graces like other artists I've met.
@@hashtag415 You know, I'm not surprised. For someone who can send us soaring in just a few strums, he seems pretty down-to-Earth.
Each masterful! Amazing 3 piece! Thanks James, Robin and Bill for the incredible music. 52 years later and I'm still listening to it.
thanks Dean. myself also share your comment on this once in a lifetime 3 piece. going on 68 and still listen often. mid 80'S saw many Live shows and made the dressing room once. all kind, soft spoken people and Robin was open and gracious. yes Sir, JD is missed by untold numbers! just revisit the time of "In City Dreams" and "Victims of the Fury". precious!!!
Me too at 67 now
72 years later ,listening alot to Jeff Beck also ,can't beat Robin Trower, and really enjoying Jimmy Dewar, never knew the connection , gots it big time ....
James was a phenomenal singer. Underrated!
Wow. Just wow. They just don't make guitarists like they used to. Hendrix was a once in a millennium player and Trower and SRV picked up his torch with uncanny beauty and style....
And don't forget Frank Marino!
Always loved Robins way of attacking the neck , don’t get the props he deserves, his finger print of one of the greats , he had it going on if your a guitarist
and Terry Kath
@@daddyebzyand Ernie Isley (who played w/Jimi)--
Absolute precision.
As a student of the instrument for nearly 40 years and an instructor of it for over 20, I do believe this concert video is required viewing for anyone attempting to understand and/or assimilate rock & blues guitar as it has evolved since 1940.
Saw Robin and the band in Germany around 1973 with the release of Twice Removed From Yesterday. He was supporting Alvin Lee & Ten Years After on the Rock'n'Roll Music to the World tour. What an amazing night that was. Never heard of Robin till then. Went out and bought that album for sure. Never forget that night. Totally amazing.
i appreciated the comments on here...glad to see others recognize Trower as the most soulful blues/rock guitarist ever. No one can riff like Trower
And STILL riffing at 78 years of age....remarkable talent unbelievable guitarist I have seen him 14 times he still plays every year at The House of Blues in Kissimee,Fla. Lucky us. The kid that replaced James that he is using now on vocals is eerily similar to Dewar.....
AMEN
@Peter Miller trower is incredible !
Totally dissed by American radio stations. Such an outrage! He deserved better, he was a good guy, not just a great guitarist.
@@davidoverstreet2875- Trower was a Billboard Top 20 album artist in the mid-70s, despite not getting airplay like other, lesser artists.
Jimmy Dewars voice was a gold mine.R.I.P. Jimmy, you are sorely missed.
Robin Trower where ever he is playing I try to go One great venue I think he played at the Thekla a converted Fishing Trawler in Bristol mud dock. In the Ships hull it was amazing he is so friendly with his Fans that venue we were so close to the Band amazing
Jimmy sadly gone but still great to see will be at the London Gig this Year. Got the tickets two Years ago
Glad to see all these positive comments lady love is possibly my favorite song ever!
I was at this concert.Great show. Winterized was the best place for shows.
Thank you ever so much... From the Days of wine and roses when the smoke was smooth.. in the sound was loud and proud.. when The bridge of sighs ... And for earth below... Quaked your ears,..
Against those Days of wine and roses when the smoke is smooth... And you found your musical groove...
Listening to this creation through for altec Lansing model 1... Horn loaded stage stacks... Living in a small Warehouse made of concrete and carpet.. waiting for the next kilo of Hawaiian weed in large chunks of red Lebanese hashish.. two arrived by courier...
Saw him about 2 years ago at small club in Tampa. I was so close I was resting my elbow on the stage. I stood mesmerized for over an hour.
So you were that guy resting your elbow on the stage. I remember you.
Wow!! - had I known this film existed before...!!! Such a TREASURE! I was Here. At Winterland. At THIS concert. I feel 17 again. I can't begin to describe all the emotions that come rushing back to me, 40 years later. It makes me sad, though, as this was such a Beautiful time span, and I miss it so. A gorgeous decade free from war, the struggles of the 60's, and the relative meaningless of the 80's and beyond. I'm so grateful to have enjoyed this time, and wish I could live it all over again. Sweet, simple and honest. Bare to the bone - where Soul was reborn and freed to take flight to skies filled with sparkling stars.... Thank you, Robin Trower, for bringing so many Souls through to raw, pure Joy and ecstasy. Your obvious utter Joy and true humble appreciation of bringing pleasure to every person in the audience through your music is unequaled. I hope to meet you someday.... I would love to hear you play Daydream again. ♥
+Carol R ...Is this the one with Tommy Bolin and Steve Marriot? If so, I was there too!
+Carol R not sad ! :)
+gregorylpetrie I was at The Bolin-Marriott gig and that was in 1976.
Great night.
RIP Tommy, Steve and James
+gregorylpetrie I was at The Bolin-Marriott gig and that was in 1976.
Great night.
RIP Tommy, Steve and James
+Carol R hi carol....i was there as well...and if not mistaken Eddie Money opened for Trower.
The first time I saw Robin Trower in concert was on the In City Dreams Tour.
I definitely remember them playing most all of these songs 🎉
James Dewar, I consider one of the greatest Rock voices ever!
Abso effin lutely! I hate that he died 😫 HANNAH 😩
Agreed!
His album Stumbledown Romancer is available on YT.
ruclips.net/video/bjaYYZ2rwR4/видео.html
Well worth a listen!
Agree 👍💯 Him and Paul Rodgers 👍
@@lisaayers1975 And Steve Marrott!
I seen him at Wings Stadium Bridge of Sighs tour....luv him...wore out all his albums....still have them all....had a nice Marantz stereo I paid a fortune for.
Back in the 70s we used the turn-table to learn to play songs...hacked up a lot of albums doing that....pick up the tone arm and play a part over and over until we got the notes right...ha ha
When Jimi died it left a big hole in my heart.....Robin helped fill that hole.....thanks Robin....you helped make the 70s a wonderful decade....Rock-on.
Trower was always such a smooth guitarist! Never rushed...
I feel that Robin never really got the credit he deserved for carrying on the Hendrix sound long after Jimi had died.Robin is a great Guitarist!.
Norm Vance Agreed ,_ I would like to add that I see them as completely different animals and I don't feel it does tribute to this great band to compare them to another band just because they use strats , marshalls and electric blues.
The Trower band is the magical combination of the 3 special musicians that happens so rarely, much like Cream .
Love Jimi, especially his rhythm guitar comping style . Jimi was a great and colorful unique character and an innovator though also a guitarist faking his way through the vocals and his album cuts could be inconsistent and spotty .
I much prefer the song writing , lyrics singing and albums of Trower. Bridge of Sighs is an album masterpiece , much like Sgt. Pepper for the Beatles.
The band should have stayed with that producer and recording studio as they really know how to work with Trowers kind of band.
Come to think about it SRV kept the Sound around too before his untimely Death..Who knows SRV might have been just as good or even better then Hendrix if he had lived.
+Norm Vance Arguably, he was. Personally, and with all due respect to Jimi, I find SRV more palatable. I lived in Austin back in the early 80's before SRV was discovered... he was a local. My ex and I used to go see him just light it up. You could see him two nights in a row and he wouldn't play the same set and if he played the same song two nights in a row, he played it differently. SRV ruined live music for me. With one or two exceptions, every musician I've seen live since has let me down. SRV was the best I've ever seen and I've seen a lot.
+Shamrock Rancher right on. SRV is untouchable. he has some peers, but not many. check out the UFO album called FORCE IT...Michael schenker is a fucking shredder. jimmy page had his moments. check out Adrian belew, formally from king crimson. also Robert fripp. the list is endless, but SRV sits atop it.
***** Agreed. Peace!
Robin Trower. The only man on earth that can bend a note around a fencepost and bring it back straight
he also had a nice trick of making slides sound like bends, like a slide does, fantastic hands too, he cranked the amp but played each note and chord with precision, there was no clumsy strumming or banging of chords, robin played like a surgeon, the combination of these things gave him his unique sound.
MrMrwilson11
That's an understatement!!!
MrMrwilson11
Jimi Hendrik, Carlos Santana just to name a couple!!
@@yliberal6355 i saw carlos in philly in 1978 at the old spectrum 10 rows from the stage on the floor $ 7.50 and 2 other bands played before santana the funk band slave and kool and the gang santana played for almost 2.5 hrs 3 encores incredible show !
Yesh . Agwee .
damn these were the days ,
best years of my life ,
thanks Robin and Jimmy
I do Loved them in the 70’s all the way til l now and for ever
My all time favorite guitar player and the soulful voice of the late James Dewar, what a combo!
Pascal Eason ...Me too...
Saw Trower do Bridge of Sighs at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago about two weeks after this show. The Auditorium had studio-quality acoustics. James Dewar, what a voice, RIP. They were the warm-up for King Crimson (Robert Fripp took lessons from Trower, literally) with Bill Bruford drumming center stage. Unforgettable night. This video is a time machine.
WOW
so cool.......what a night that must have been ! wb
Wow.
I was there too!
Awesome show indeed ! We had front row balcony for this one So many great shows at The Auditorium back in the day Saw him when the 1st LP came out He was the opener on a 3 -4 band bill either here or The Aragon Brawlroom He smoked em all
I have been lucky enough to see Trower 4 times in Minneapolis. Every show was mesmerizing. I literally stood 4 feet away on 2 of the shows (at the Cabooze) and just watched him play. It was incredible to see how far he could actually bend the strings into the sound he wanted. One of the more gifted guitarists ever.!!!
Torwor gitar 👌🎶
Vocal? 🤔mr.ｵｸﾚ😁
Seen Dewar singing,and playing bass at the same time.The man is incredible!!!
..he does it effortlessly. During Bridge of Sighs, his interval timings while singing are a pleasure to watch. These Winterland tapes are a treasure!
Good lord...........if the kids today could only see THIS rock music. Long live Robin Trower!
They can; he's still gigging - as good as ever!
Michael Taylor I bought tickets yesterday to see him next May 2nd in Kansas City.
Michael Taylor see him 3 times since 1976. Still rocking.
kubrent enjoy yourself mate!
Howard Forton You'll have seen him with Jimmy Dewar then? Lucky thing!
...when great music was still being made. Miss those days...
Love this, one of the greatest guitar legends and the voice of Jimmy
Seen Trower in 76 with Rory Gallagher and Jethro Tull
one of the best loved this man since Bridge of sighs 1974! RIP Jimmy Dewar!
Killer band! Master drummer, Monster bass and singer, and monarch guitarist!
Back in the 80’s I left my cassette of Robin Trower Live in my dad’s van. He became a lifelong fan after that.
got that on vinyl! Daydream baby
Saw them in 75, in medford ore. We were in the front, blew so much pot smoke at robin he was in a cloud.
RIP, James Dewar. You are still missed.
+RoryAddict i miss him and that voice,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Since the U.S. election I have been finding solace on RUclips with favorite musicians like Robin Trower and others from my 1969-70's concert-going era. Winterland and Fillmore West, mainly. Even the many fine comments are a relief to see instead of the things being said elsewhere online about politics.
wait until 2021..........you won't believe it.
Wait until 2024....
What an excellent show... Miss James Dewar he was one of the best blues vocalist in the business... sadly missed...
James Dewar : The warmest voice of Rock and Roll
Not only was Paisley's finest, Jimmy Dewar, one of the greatest voices in rock, he was also one of the most effortless. An absolute natural...
I just made a comment earlier regarding Dewar's effortless singing.
the 70s was the GREATEST decade for rock ever in the history of the world....I saw Trower twice in the late 70s, and it was mindblowing each time.....I turned my youngest son on to him at age 12, and now that he is almost 20 he tells me that Trower is STILL one of his major influences in his own guitar career....
I was blessed to see him open for Humble Pie one week after this was recorded. He did six encores.
No shit, 6 Encore's that's unheard of... But so fucking cool
Wow!!! This was awesome to watch. Thankyou!!! Born in 76 just way to late!!!👍🤣🤣🤣
I was a teenager in the 70s.We were so blessed with music Truly amazing
I was at this show, with the "old" Journey playing just before. Man, were we lucky. I got see Winterland shows from 73-76. So many great memories.
I saw this same tour down at UCSB. Journey didn't even have an album out yet and I didn't know who they were. Thought I recognized Greg & Neil, and the drummer was wild (Ansley Dunbar). But Robin's guitar work on "Confessin' Midnight" launched me into space, and I didn't touch down for days!
Journey opened for Trower? damn. lol
Hey Kyle, I was there too! 14 years old and got to see Journey pre-Perry, they were so incredible! And then Trower came on and I remember they opened the doors at the top level of the ice rink. It was a great night!
AS I AM WRITING THE "COMMENT", it is May 23rd of 2015; and on this day 40 years ago, I attended a concert in Birmingham, Alabama , which featured as its headliner The Robin Trower Band, with opening act Golden Earring. Earlier that Spring, Trower had released his "For Earth Below" album; and my fondness for the radio-"hit" entitled "Shame the Devil" from that album had persuaded me to see the band in concert. I came to this posting this evening to relive that concert.
~ "Thanks" to RUclips, and "Rock on TV" !
charliebe28 Robin is a wondrous music machine.
1p6t1gms
Golden earring radar love green eyed lady they played at the starwood in 80
@charliebe28 I saw Robin and Golden Earring on the same tour, in San Diego. The difference between your show and mine was the headline act: Poco. I mean really? WTF! How lame was that? Most of the audience left before their set was halfway through. Biggest lineup faux paux ever! And I've seen a great many concerts.
At any rate, Robin, James, and Bill stole the show. Bill was from San Diego.
Stoked to have this entire concert on here! RIP James Dewar
This band takes my mind down the river of another time-
Kinda like the band Kraftwerk huh? Why do only the acid rock fans heard of Kraftwerk???
Never get off the boat.....
I've had the Bridge of Sighs vinyl for umpteen years. About 3 years ago I "actually" listened to it again. I found an appreciation that I didn't have prior. It's one of my favs now and, to me, is a timeless rock album. Wish the kids today could/would appreciate it as it deserves. As good a trio as ever.....Police, ZZ, Rush, you name it!
Timelist:
01 - "Day Of The Eagle" - 0:00
02 - "Bridge Of Sighs" - 3:54
03 - "Gonna Be More Suspicious" - 11:14
04 - "Fine Day" - 14:28
05 - "Lady Love" - 18:33
06 - "Daydream" - 22:01
07 - "Too Rolling Stoned" - 32:35
08 - "I Can't Wait Much Longer" - 39:59
09 - "Alethea" - 47:42
10 - "Little Bit Of Sympathy" - 54:47
11 - "Confessin' Midnight" - 1:00:53
12 - "Rock Me Baby" - 1:08:37
13 - "The Fool And Me" - 1:16:00
The Band:
Robin Trower: Guitar
James Dewer: Bass, Vocals
Bill Lordan: Drums
Very thoughtful thanks 😊
Robin already had this in the notes. Click on 'SHOW MORE' and you would have saved yourself the time.
Thanks for tunes w times!!! Much apriciated!!!
Thanks for the line up of songs w times!!!!! I appreciate it muc!!!!!
I saw this concert-tour in Seattle and it was one of the best shows then and especially now! Thanks for reafirming my memories from a time when things really mattered...
i was there with ya, stoned outta my mind but it was great.
I was so lucky to be here for my out off body , experience 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸👍🏼🔊🔊🔊
Simply awesome!
First concert was Robin Trower opening for Humble Pie. Trower came out playing Bridge of Sighs with his wah wah peddle. It was quite an experience I won't forget.
What a double bill.
Yes I love me soe humble pie in the '70s
loud and clear. many shows and met him backstage. kind and quiet man. just found out that he passed from cancer in 2002.😢
Robin Trower is my favorite rock guitarist.
Thanks 4 uploading this video excellent 😀 gunslinger on guitar asskickin sound 😀were Jimi left robin kept it going 😀 dam * would have been something 2 hear Jimi and robin play 2gether. *day dream * thanks utube 😀
I saw Trower in the 70s ,80s ,90s and now will see him again in April 2016..So unappreciated, so incredibly talented.Bridge of Sighs on my top 3 albums of all time. Can't wait.
+Richard Nelms Aaack! I'm jealous!!! Where and when is he playing?
He will be playing the Palace theater in Greensburg Pennsylvania on April 30th
+Richard Nelms Oh man - all the way across the Continent!! Enjoy and give him a peace sign from me. Is he going to be performing the classic Trower works (from his first three lps)?
Which are the other two?
Fantastic Psych blues and yes James Dewar fantastic
I was lucky enough to be at this gig . . . about 25 feet from the stage. Thanks Bill Graham and RIP James Dewar.
My boyfriend & I were at this concert in 1975 @ Winterland it's was awesome as you can hear Robin Thrower out did himself. I am so thankful growing up listening to all of these iconic artists of the 70s have made this life GRAND!!!
It was such a thrill to see this show. I was 16. My first concert. Pablo Cruise and Journey opened the show. I was just in awe. All that sound and Bridge of Sighs was riding the rock charts. Magic!
HH…I was there too!! What a time, never again!!
that was a fine year at Winterland. These shows, plus Fleetwood Mac and Zappa/Beefheart.
I was there $6 a ticket three bands and while I was inside I kept questioning myself that not too many years prior. I was a kid sitting in the seats watching the Christmas icecapades or Snoopy or whatever. It was amazing to come across this video. Thank you. Whoever is responsible
I can't count all the times that I have seen Trower. I have tickets to see him in April 2022. He is the absolute king of vibrato. All generated with his left hand. I don't even think he has a whammy bar on that strat. Only one show have I seen him use it. Incredible. This was the ultimate lineup. Although Davey Pattison was a great singer to. Amazing music.
I've been able to see Trower a few times live, none back in these days..that would've been amazing!! Can you imagine going to see him in 75 and you didn't know who he was? Mind blower!
I would love to someone like him in concert.
I'll look to see if he's still working now.
I'm 58 and I've seen some artists early and some later in their careers, it's worth it.
i know he plays all fingers he does not need the whammy bar much master player though
@@wayne8844 When he changes guitars at 101:10 he gets a strat with a whammy bar.
I am 71 rode my 1975 ossa phantom 250cc grew up listen to trower what a group a++
I was at that concert what a gig. There was so much marijuana smoke in the air that I was high without actually smoking any. The crowd was rowdy and the practically knocked the barricade over in the front then a lot of event security guys came up there and righted the barricade. It was sooooo loud that to me, in the front, I could barel;y make out the songs they were playing. I was thinking they sucked and went out of the main auditorium to the foyer where there were bars and was shocked that I could hear it perfectly and it sounded awesome. THAT IS LOUD!
The music of my youth, and I still enjoy it!
All three musicians were fantastic, but I have a special fondness for James' voice.
Was fortunate to see Trower at the selland arena fresno ca two weeks before this winterland show, literally hung on to the stage right in front of Robin, also have great pics from that concert. Long live Robin Trower...
He was not a Hendrix imitator. He was his own talent. Completely !
You're 100% correct. When I hear Robin I hear Robin Trower and NOT Robin Trower trying to imitate Jimi Hendrix. Only simple minds would think that. Having said that, Robin's playing _is_ Hendrix-esque without sounding like he's trying to imitate Hendrix. Does that make sense? It does to me.
But admittedly playing Strats, Marshall amps, Univibe and wah pedal only furthered the comparisons to Hendrix/ but I love Trower !!!###
I was there! Loudest concert of my life. My ears are still ringing. Winterland was a converted skate rink with a low ceiling that seemed to compress the sound like an audio pressure cooker.
When Jimi left the scene, Robin took up the mantle and did his memory right in an almost selfless ego free way. It was good to see.
Trower's vibrato on his bends was mindblowing.
+Aaron S and his use of a "wah" pedal as well. Amen...
Just AMAZING ..this was their best period...all my all-time favorites in a row...UNBELIEVABLE l
God that solo on Too Rolling Stoned was sick, incredible.!!!
Same....i Heard IT 1000 Times and i Loved IT Always!!
I was at this concert- the band sounded great!
My first concert. I was 16. Pablo Cruise, Journey, Trower. This show changed my life. I burned through several copies of Bridge of Sighs learning every nuance.
I remember this show it was Robin as the headliner,Journey was second and Pablo Cruise was opener. Man those were the days and tickets were only $7! Long live Winterland!
It is the end of 2018 Robin is on tour as I write this, go see him if possible. An experience you will never forget. I have seen him 4 times this time will make 5 times when he comes to Portland in May 2019. You won't be sorry.
Nobody - NOBODY has better guitar face than Robin Trower.
He carried on that driving lead style that Hendrix had figured out so well many years before. It's a sound that once you hear it your hooked.
this probably was one of the best rock concerts that ever took place. I wish I could have seen it
Saw him at winterland in 77 what a badass trio. So F’ing loud
As usual, came back for trower, and stay mesmerized (as usual XD) at Dewar. What a phucking great gig!
I love hearing this!!! I remember this concert. Kicked back up in the balcony with my best friends!!! What a great night at Winterland!!!
Had just moved to the States as a 15 year old Dutch kid. First concert ever, with Golden Earring opening....Fan for life, 45 years later...
Saw him in 73 and this brings back so many memories....all good. His guitar really seemed alive in his hands. Love seeing his early versions of pedal boxes. It was like 4-foot long the night I saw him. Dont know how he kept them all straight!
No more music like Robin Trower anymore! They ruled then and now!