Talk:Brian Robertson (guitarist)

Infobox audio sample
I upgraded the box to the Guitarist Project box which contains a field for an audio sample showing off the guitarists signature solo or style. Which audio sample shows Robbo's solo style the best. I have a couple of nominees in mind but it should be a concensus before being added in. 156.34.142.110 12:59, 2 April 2007 (UTC)

3 suggestions: 1. Undoubtedly his solo on his signature song: Still in Love with you (the first one, I think Scott played the last one). 2. He played an unusual and distinctive section on Don't Believe a Word too - this is highlighted on the Still In Love With the Blues VHS video (now freely viewable on youtube too - hooray!). 3. Anything where he uses his wah-pedal as an extension of the instrument - that always makes the hairs on my neck stand up - just fabulous. The Fighting album (& perhaps Johnny the Fox album) have several candidates.

Actually, Don't Believe a Word could cover 2 & 3 above, e.g. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byuyURC0Mmo

BTW Robbo is my favourite guitarist of all time. He may not be as rich as EC, as famous as Jimi or as stunt-astic as Steve Vai - but man, when he plays it is so sweet, melodic, tasteful and...well, just perfect. To my ears anyway, he is the best. And Scott Gorham's playing complements him perfectly. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 135.196.5.146 (talk) 12:52, 7 June 2011 (UTC)
 * I think it's a good idea, though I'm not tech-savvy enough to do it myself. I'd agree with "Don't Believe a Word", or "Still in Love with You" from Live and Dangerous - you're right, it's the first solo. Other songs that spring to mind are "Ballad of a Hard Man", "Killer Without a Cause", "Warriors", or maybe "Johnny" from Johnny the Fox. Might even be okay to have another sample elsewhere in the article. Bretonbanquet (talk) 19:36, 7 June 2011 (UTC)

I like your thinking - Ballad of a Hardman, and Freedom Song, are classics that are too often overlooked (anything and everything of the Fighting album really, sigh). — Preceding unsigned comment added by 135.196.5.146 (talk) 13:42, 23 December 2011 (UTC)

broken external links
the first 3 links in this section are broken 68.1.29.64 (talk) 07:26, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

I've fixed several links - a labour of love ;) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 135.196.5.146 (talk) 12:53, 7 June 2011 (UTC)

currently lives in...
I believe he currently lives in Brentwood in Essex - he ceratianly has been seen around town. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.168.59.96 (talk) 18:39, 12 October 2009 (UTC)
 * Question: I don't think adding such facts to biography articles is a great idea, unless the person's home is a place of interest, either of notability or a permanent residence, like a mansion somewhere that is never likely to change. (Leahtwosaints (talk) 15:06, 28 March 2010 (UTC)

I believe Robbo has been there for some considerable time (I was first told Brentwood 6-8 years ago) and so probably considers it his home. I can understand a reluctance to include too much detail for security & privacy reasons. It's nice to know he is still around and roughly where that might be - especially as he apparently plays in the area sometimes. Still can't send him a Christmas card though :. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 135.196.5.146 (talk) 12:58, 7 June 2011 (UTC)

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need a much better photo
There should be a photo of him circa 1974-1977 when he as at his peak and how he is best remembered. Current photos are absolutely AWFUL. 104.169.18.4 (talk) 21:53, 22 February 2018 (UTC)

Requested move 6 June 2018

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The result of the move request was: pages moved as requested per the discussion below. Dekimasu よ! 16:08, 13 June 2018 (UTC)

– No WP:PRIMARYTOPIC, with the Second World War military commander, Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge, rather than the guitarist, appearing to be the most notable. Since a point may be raised regarding Brian James (guitarist) whose birth name was Brian Robertson, it should be noted that his WP:COMMONNAME was Brian James. However, if a consensus develops for the expanded qualifier, Brian Robertson (Scottish guitarist) or for Brian James (English guitarist), such alternatives would be also acceptable as part of this nomination. Roman Spinner (talk • contribs) 08:19, 6 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Brian Robertson → Brian Robertson (guitarist)
 * Brian Robertson (disambiguation) → Brian Robertson
 * Support per nom. No clear primary topic here. -- Necrothesp (talk) 12:32, 6 June 2018 (UTC)


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