Robbie McIntosh
from Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch Hosted by Greg Koch
You have heard Robbie McIntosh even if you don't know it. Maybe it was that perfect guitar solo on "Middle of the Road" by the Pretenders, or perhaps on a Paul McCartney record, or in the band at a John Mayer concert. Robbie has long been the secret touring/studio guitar-weapon of many of the world's finest, including Norah Jones, Mark Knopfler, Rod Stewart, Josh Groban, and Tori Amos. Today he talks guitars with Greg! 7:52 - Robbie’s time with Paul McCartney, and Greg’s personal excitement having been a long-time follower of Robbie’s career 17:11 - Robbie’s career - from playing with The Pretenders to John Mayer 26:35 - A shared affinity for resonator guitars 30:09 - Growing up in the UK, and Robbie’s earliest days as a guitar player - from jazz to blues and everything in between 42:26 - When your personal musical influences become your compatriots and peers 54:54- Gear! Favorite amps, guitars, and pedals. 56:42 - What is Robbie currently up to? Total Length: 62:39aw
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You have heard Robbie McIntosh even if you don't know it. Maybe it was that perfect guitar solo on "Middle of the Road" by the Pretenders, or perhaps on a Paul McCartney record, or in the band at a John Mayer concert. Robbie has long been the secret touring/studio guitar-weapon of many of the world's finest, including Norah Jones, Mark Knopfler, Rod Stewart, Josh Groban, and Tori Amos. Today he talks guitars with Greg! 7:52 - Robbie’s time with Paul McCartney, and Greg’s personal excitement ...
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- 7:52 Robbie’s time with Paul McCartney, and Greg’s personal excitement having been a long-time follower of Robbie’s career
- 17:11 Robbie’s career - from playing with The Pretenders to John Mayer
- 26:35 A shared affinity for resonator guitars
- 30:09 Growing up in the UK, and Robbie’s earliest days as a guitar player - from jazz to blues and everything in between
- 42:26 When your personal musical influences become your compatriots and peers
- 54:54 Gear! Favorite amps, guitars, and pedals.
- 56:42 What is Robbie currently up to?
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