Born 9th March 1945, Robin Trower was an original member of the PARAMOUNTS, which later evolved into PROCOL HARUM. Trower played in the group between 1967 and 1972. He quit to form a new act with vocalist FRANKIE MILLER, former STONE THE CROWS bassist James Dewar and ex JETHRO TULL drummer Clive Bunker titled JUDE. Ultimately leaving JUDE to pursue a solo career, his then record company, Chrysalis, cited the guitarist as 'the next Jimi Hendrix', a claim that Trower, no matter how talented he was, simply could not live up to.

As albums progressed Trower developed a style and following of his own, and a succession of American hit albums was backed up by lengthy touring. Trower's first solo line up included ex JUDE band mate Dewar and ex-QUIVER drummer Reg Isadore.

Ex SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE drummer Bill Lordon replaced Isidore in 1975 after Reg left to join HUMMINGBIRD. In 1977 Dewar focused on solely vocals and the band brought in another erstwhile member of SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE in bassist Rustee Allen.

Trower enjoyed immense success in the United States with his records, 'Bridge Of Sighs', 'For Earth Below' and 'Live' all going top ten in America.

In 1981 Trower took a break from solo work to form part of BRUCE, LORDAN & TROWER with ex CREAM bassist JACK BRUCE and Bill Lordon. This esteemed trio cut the novelly titled 'B.L.T.' album. Reg Isadore returned to the Trower camp in time to record the ensuing 'Truce' album credited to BRUCE & TROWER.

During 1983 Trower, as he resumed solo work, had yet another line up shuffle, adding bassist Dave Bronze and drummer Alan Clarke although the latter was replaced by Martin Clapson for 1985's 'Beyond The Mist'. Featuring five live tracks recorded at the Marquee the record was released through Music For Nations, Trower having split from Chrysalis after 1983's 'Back It Up'.

Trower's subsequent album found Trower working with ex GAMMA vocalist Davey Pattison for the first time along with new drummer Pete Thompson. The latter had previously worked with SILVERHEAD, DAVID BYRON BAND and SHOTGUN.

Trower signed a new major label deal with Atlantic for the impressive 'Take What You Need' album in 1988. The record found Robin still working with Pattison but, in a revamped line up, the duo recorded with FREHLEY'S COMET bassist John Regan (also an ex associate of PETER FRAMPTON), keyboard player Matt Noble and former HUSTLER drummer Tony Beard. The album also found former BALANCE vocalist Peppy Castro supplying backing vocals.

Pattison's last album with Trower was the 1990 released 'In The Line Of Fire' before Robin opted to reform PROCOL HARUM in 1991. Pattison wound up working with his old GAMMA colleague RONNIE MONTROSE once again on the guitarist's 90s solo forays. Trower also put in studio and live work with BRYAN FERRY, featuring on the 1994 'Manomouna' album and subsequent tour.

Trower's late 90's Blues albums found him working with Livingstone Browne on bass and drummer Clive Mayuyu. The guitarist would announce a series of UK dates during 2002 package billed with another veteran six stringer of high repute, RICK DERRINGER. Sadly, in May of 2002, longterm compatriot James Dewar passed away from pneumonia.

Noted ex-DOKKEN guitarist GEORGE LYNCH paid homage in 2004 with the inclusion of his cover take on 'Bridge Of Sighs' included on his 'Furious George' album. Ex-OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist JAKE E. LEE followed suit with a rendition of ''I Can't Stand It'. That year Trower released the brand new album 'Living Out Of Time', touring German and UK clubs in March of the 2005.

TESLA covered 'Day Of The Eagle' on their 2007 double disc covers collection entitled 'Real To Reel'. In early 2008 noted Swedish Progressive Doomsters OPETH tracked a version of 'Bridge Of Sighs' during their 'Watershed' album sessions.