It was an experience being on a Beatles tour. They weren't very good. The singing was great, but the playing was a bit weak.

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• Robin Trower:

  It all comes down to the density of the wood. Every guitar's different.

• Robin Trower:

  If I could sing, I wouldn't be a guitarist.

• Robin Trower:

  The first real thing I heard was Three O'Clock Blues by B.B. King. That's where it all began for me

• Robin Trower:

  I've always been the first to admit that Jimi was a very big influence on my early stuff.

• Robin Trower:

  I wouldn't count myself as being a true blues guitarist because I feel you have to live it.

• Robin Trower:

  I was very keen on people like Elvis, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Gene Vincent.

• Robin Trower:

  I think the fundamental part of my technique is my vibrato.

• Robin Trower:

  I think it's a sensible thing not to read your fan mail - not to take it too seriously.

• Robin Trower:

  I have short hands. That's why I have to bend up to notes; I can't always reach the frets.

• Robin Trower:

  I have done some things that I'm very proud of. I don't think you can say any more than that, reall