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« on: March 09, 2010, 10:54:41 AM » |
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Today is Robin Trower's 65th Birthday. Some Guitar Heros are getting a bit long in the tooth. Happy Birthday Robin!
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« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2010, 11:09:09 AM » |
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Wow. He still rules. Two fantastic albums in 2009.
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« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2010, 11:31:38 AM » |
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Are we sure about that date/age? I thought he was about 70 already. He was a working musician as early as like 1962.
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« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2010, 11:53:33 AM » |
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Pretty Sure he born in 1945, read an article about him saying how he was born just before the end of WW2, I think Robin was 17-18 when he started out, so the timescale would fit.
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« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2010, 12:30:10 PM » |
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Yes Sir.
I heard about it on the radio while driving home from work this morning and then looked up his date of birth on the web when I got home. March 9th, 1945.
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« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2010, 12:34:15 PM » |
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According to Wikipedia, he's born in 1945, indeed. I agree that Robin looks a bit older. But he's still at the top of his game. He's definitely one of my 4 or 5 favorite players. Extremely inspired, and inspiring. His Cornell signature head is a nice piece of gear: http://www.dc-developments.com/cornell_custom_RT100.htmOn a sidenote, seeing him live in a rather small venue made me understand the real meaning of "a cranked Plexi"... his amps obviously go to eleven, at least. |
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« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2010, 12:47:22 PM » |
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Holy crap! I should have the opportunity to see him once more in October  There's a Hot Tuna/ Robin Trower concert announced in the neighborhood. |
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« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2010, 07:19:07 AM » |
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One of the best shows I ever saw was Robin at the Country Club in Reseda, late 80's. I was in the 'sweet spot' about 15-20 feet in front of Robin's 3 white Marshalls and it was pure ecstacy.
Happy birthday Robin!
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« Reply #8 on: March 10, 2010, 06:24:37 PM » |
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Happy Birthday Robin Trower! Your a stratocaster playing legend, awesome gift  |
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« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2010, 04:34:32 AM » |
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Not a bad career considering he also drums in Iron Maiden :)
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« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2010, 08:21:14 AM » |
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A belated Happy Birthday to a magnificant musician.
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