The soundtrack of my life

Blues lifer Robin Trower on the records, artists and gigs that are of lasting significance to him.

When the Irish band were a folksy blues three-piece, it was Eric Bell who defined Thin Lizzy on their 1971 self-titled debut and early 70s follow-ups, Shades Of A Blue Orphanage and Vagabonds Of The Western World

The electro super-producer on Bob, Bruce, Beastie Boys’ food fights and upsetting Fleetwood Mac

THE HAMMER INTERVIEW

With his cape and on-stage curry, he defined prog rock excess. Breakdowns, penury and near-death were the prices paid, but somehow the baroque synth lines and droll quips kept flowing… and still do. “I’m my own worst enemy,” laughs Rick Wakeman.

With more than 75 million albums sold, a string of No1 hits and dozens of awards to his name, it’s fair to say that Robbie Williams is a British icon. “His impact in music is extraordinary,” says Genn