#931 - Robert Greenidge

The Robert Greenidge Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

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On this episode we’re celebrating Mr. Robert Greenidge. You’re about to hear an interview Paul did with Robert Greenidge in a hotel room the night before he was to perform with Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band. The conversation began with Robert’s solo album and from there went into a variety of directions. 

Robert Greenidge is a man who has lived by and for the steel drum. 

Sometimes called Robert G., he is a recording artist, entertainer and composer. He also fronts the band Club Trini along with partner and friend Michael Utley. He’s a member of the Trinidad-based steel drum band The Desperadoes. Robert has recorded with artists ranging from Ringo Starr, John Lennon, Harry Nilsson, Robert Palmer, and others.

Robert has been a member of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band for 40 years—since 1983. With the unfortunate passing of Jimmy Buffett, many are asking what will become of the Coral Reefer Band without Jimmy? The Trinidad Express newspaper recently interviewed Robert, and he suggested the band may carry on. Remarking on the passing of Buffett, Greenidge said “Would he want the show to go? Absolutely! He would say, ‘rock on!’” Interesting idea, isn’t it?

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And with that, let’s hear from Robert Greenidge.