Robin Trower

I go through about two Fender mediums a night because I don't pick straight down; it's sort of sideways, and it shaves them off. ↗

— Robin Trower

#because #down #fender #go #i

I got a guitar when I was about 14, for a Christmas present, and went from there. ↗

— Robin Trower

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

— Robin Trower

#done #i #more #proud #really

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

— Robin Trower

#bend #frets #hands #i #notes

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

— Robin Trower

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

— Robin Trower

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

— Robin Trower

#elvis #gene #i #jerry #keen

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

— Robin Trower

#being #blues #count #feel #guitarist

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

— Robin Trower

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

— Robin Trower

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