Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Robin Trower's 'Live! 50th Anniversary Edition' Announced For April Release

Robin Trower celebrates the 50th Anniversary of  Live! on April 3, via Chrysalis Records. Originally issued in 1976, this set recorded at the Stockholm Concert Hall on February 3, 1975, captured the Robin Trower Band (Robin Trower, bassist/singer James Dewar and drummer Bill Lordan) at full throttle with Trower at the peak of his solo powers. Due to the limitations of vinyl at the time, only seven tracks from the show made it onto the original LP. This new anniversary edition finally makes available the full concert for the very first time - newly remixed and restored from the original multi-track tapes for this set.


Trower's journey as one of rock's most expressive and soulful guitarists began during his time with ‘60s beatmakers The Paramounts and then Procol Harum, but it was when he stepped out on his own that his distinctive brand of funky blues rock truly took flight. After leaving Procol, Trower formed the Robin Trower Band, releasing Twice Removed From Yesterday in 1973 — a confident debut long player that hinted at what was to come.

A year later, Trower’s power trio hit full stride with the release of Bridge of Sighs, an album that not only cemented Trower's reputation as a guitar great but also brought international success, reaching Number 7 in the US Billboard Charts. Over the following years, the band achieved four consecutive gold albums and delivered a run of performances that have since become the stuff of legend.

The 50th Anniversary Edition of Live! includes five previously unreleased tracks from the 1975 Stockholm performance, offering the complete setlist as it was originally performed for the very first time. The recording showcases the electrifying chemistry between Robin Trower, James and Bill Lordan — widely regarded as one of the finest live bands of the era. The set includes live versions of fan favorites like ‘Too Rolling Stoned’, ‘Bridge of Sighs’, ‘Day of the Eagle’, ‘Rock Me Baby’, ‘Lady Love’, ‘Alethea’ and many more, now sounding better than ever.

Listen to "Bridge of Sighs: (Live in Sweden 2026 mix) below.

Available on two CDs, two LPs and a full digital release (same track listing as the two-CD set), the new edition includes the complete 1975 Stockholm performance, featuring both the new 2026 remix and the original 1975 mix. The set also comes with a beautifully put-together booklet, including new liner notes and previously unseen photos from the period — a must-have for fans and collectors alike.

Remixed by Richard Whittaker and fully approved by Robin Trower, Live! features brand-new liner notes by David Sinclair including interviews with Trower and Bill Lordan alongside previously unseen photos.



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Robin Trower's 'Live! 50th Anniversary Edition' Announced For April Release

Robin Trower celebrates the 50th Anniversary of  Live! on April 3, via Chrysalis Records. Originally issued in 1976, this set recorded at t...