Originally released in 1976, “Robin Trower Live!” 50th Anniversary Edition. the first concert release from the celebrated guitarist. Available April 3rd
Having joined up with Procol Harum from just after the 1967 release of debut single “A Whiter Shade of Pale” up to mid-1971, Trower’s next move was to form a power trio in the vein of his hero Jimi Hendrix. James Dewar sang and played bass, while Reg Isidore initially kept time on drums. 1974’s “For Earth Below” brought the American-born Bill Lordan into the fold on drums, and with him a new sense of funk, drive, and energy.
The set includes five previously unreleased tracks from the 1975 Stockholm performance, offering the complete setlist as it was originally performed for the very first time. The recording showcases the electrifying chemistry between Robin Trower (guitar), James Dewar (bass/vocals), and Bill Lordan (drums) – widely regarded as one of the finest live bands of the era. Includes searing live versions of fan favourites like “Too Rolling Stoned,” “Bridge of Sighs,” “Day of the Eagle,” and many more, now sounding better than ever.
“For Earth Below‘s “Alathea,” “Confessin’ Midnight,” “Fine Day,” and “Gonna Be More Suspicious” were among the selections performed by the trio that night, but only “Alathea” made the cut for the original Live! album. (It was rounded out by tunes from both “Twice Removed from Yesterday” and “Bridge of Sighs”.) Trower has professed that the band only knew the concert was being aired on the radio, not taped for posterity, leading to a performance of exceptional intensity and spontaneity without the pressure of recording a live album.
Remixed by Richard Whittaker from the original multi-track recordings and fully approved by Robin Trower. Features brand-new liner notes by David Sinclair with interviews from Robin and Bill Lordan with previously unseen photos.
“That night in ’75… we were just flying” – Robin Trower.
“These guys are shoulder to shoulder with the likes of Cream and the Hendrix Experience as one of the greatest power trios of all time” – Richard Whittaker.
“Robin Trower Live!” [50th Anniversary Edition] 2CD (DVD sized) Media Book: Complete Concert – 2026 Mix & Original 1975 Version, mastered at AIR Mastering. Housed in a hardback media book with extended liner notes by David Sinclair featuring interviews with Robin Trower and Bill Lordan and rare photographs.
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