Robin Trower | Guitar World

A Stratocaster master and stompbox pioneer with an astonishing vibrato, Robin Trower's blues guitar style is up there with the best

By David Gerrish published 15 April 24

Learn the licks of the British blues guitar great who took Hendrix's six-string revolution and ran with it

“I was playing a gig with Jack Bruce and one of my amps suddenly burst into flames!” Robin Trower's onstage disasters and famous firsts

By Joe Matera published 19 March 24

The genius behind Bridge of Sighs talks flaming amps, favorite Strats and why he still practices every day – even if he didn't do it all that much when he was younger

“Martin Barre had a Strat and it was on the stage one day – I picked it up and plugged it into my amp. Immediately, I thought, ‘I like the voicing of that…’”: Robin Trower looks back on making some of guitar’s most influential recordings

By David Mead published 19 October 23

The Stratocaster master reflects on his first encounter with Fender’s finest, and the days when guitar-led power trios shook the foundations with high-decibel progressive rock

“This situation is unacceptable”: Vernon Reid has launched a campaign to give under-appreciated guitar geniuses more recognition – and it’s working wonders

By Matt Owen published 27 September 23

Five influential players have been highlighted by the Living Colour guitarist – and now their online profiles have exploded

“Once I had the Strat, I only used the Strat and I left the Gibson at home”: Robin Trower has spent his entire career almost exclusively playing Fender Stratocasters – here’s why

By Matt Owen published 15 September 23

The Procol Harum hero recalls the first time he discovered the Strat, and explains why it’s been by his side ever since

Robin Trower: “The secret to the warm tone I get, whilst still retaining the clarity, is due to a combination of heavy strings and a high action”

By Mark McStea last updated 4 October 22

The British master of the Stratocaster discusses his new album No More Worlds to Conquer, dissects his masterful solo strategies and reveals why he changes his strings every night when playing live

Robin Trower releases blistering new track, The Razor’s Edge

By Matt Parker published 24 March 22

The blues-rock legend describes the song as “some of my favorite guitar work I’ve played on a recording in a long time”

Robin Trower performs at the Royal Oak Music Theater on April 7, 2018 in Royal Oak, Michigan

Robin Trower announces new album, No More Worlds To Conquer, hear its slow-burning title track

By Jackson Maxwell published 18 February 22

The follow-up to 2019's Coming Closer to the Day is set for release in April

Watch Eric Gales deliver jaw-dropping Jimi Hendrix, Billy Gibbons and Robin Trower covers as he puts his signature MXR Raw Dawg pedal through its paces

By Matt Owen published 29 June 21

The blues master makes the riffs of Purple Haze, Just Got Paid, Bridge of Sighs and Red House his own in a playthrough that demonstrates his elite tone and virtuosic feel

The secrets behind Robin Trower's guitar tone on Bridge of Sighs

By Chris Gill published 13 March 20

How a Uni-Vibe shaped one of the rock guitarist's most popular hits

Joe Bonamassa's guide to 10 of the best blues-rock guitar solos of all time

By Richard Bienstock published 5 November 19

Today's biggest blues guitarist names his faves

6 essential Fender Stratocaster albums

By Chris Gill published 8 July 19

Six albums that pushed the limits of this ever-versatile instrument.

Strat Legend Robin Trower Talks New Album, 'Coming Closer to the Day'

By Joe Bosso published 21 June 19

Robin Trower discusses his new album, his love of Strats and why he can't listen to 'Bridge of Sighs.'

Robin Trower Premieres New Song, "Lonesome Road"

By Richard Bienstock published 22 February 19

The guitarist's new album, 'Coming Closer to the Day,' is out March 22.

Robin Trower Details New Album, 'Coming Closer to the Day'

By Richard Bienstock published 18 January 19

The legendary singer and guitarist will head out on a U.S. tour in April.

How to Play Robin Trower's "Bridge of Sighs"

By Damian Fanelli published 23 March 18

Dear Guitar Hero: Robin Trower Discusses 'Bridge of Sighs,' His Vibrato, Guitars, Effects and More

By Brad Tolinski published 30 January 15

Robin Trower's mind-blowing landmark album Bridge of Sighs came out 40 years ago. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is…

Paul Gilbert & Robin Trower: Idol Curiosity

By Guitar World Editors published 22 September 08

After years of worshipping from afar, speed demon Paul Gilbert finally meets and interviews the guitar hero that rocks his world: British blues legend Robin Trower.

Robin Trower’s Bridge of Sighs To Be Reissued

By Guitar World Editors published 18 September 07

Remastered and expanded edition coming October 2

101 Amazing Licks - Lick 21

By Guitar World Editors published 2 April 07

Feel the power of Trower, 70's blues great Robin Trower that is, with today's pentatonic lick.