Dave Bronze Interview reviews.

You are the man! Great interview with lots o' facts uncovered for us all courtesy of   yourself and Dave Bronze. I couldn't agree more, I've been anxiously awaiting that interview and it was a joy to finally see it! I remember how blown away I was seeing and hearing Robin, Dave, Dave, and Pete at the Brat Stop in Kenosha, WI in 87 . Bronze's bass playing was a real eye opener the way his riffing complimented Robin's. I always loved hearing his bass bust into stereo octaves when he was covering Robin's solo spots. I have always been sorry that I didn't catch them when Bronze was the vocalist, I loved that era between 84 and 86. I've always felt that when a performer puts their heart into what they're doing that it can cover a multitude of weaknesses. Dave Bronze may not have been the finest vocalist Robin has had, but I think his contribution is more than noteworthy. His work on songs like "Beyond the Mist" and the live versions of "The Ring" and "Under Pressure" are still among my favorite Trower moments.
  He mentions how nervous he was playing while recording Back It Up with  Robin. I  listened to his great grooves on " Benny Dancer " and thinking  how in the pocket he  was . Man! The first time I heard that one was a major thrill! The action between the bass and guitar is incredible on that one! Thanks from me too Steve!

Congratulations on an exellent site.  Please give my regards to Bronzie, an absolut top man.
Paul Carrack

The interview was terrific! I certainly had no idea as to how extensive Dave Bronze's background was. The questions that you asked him were very good, and he really provided some in-depth answers. The story about Eddie Kramer is particularly disturbing, although the short term effect was probably more detrimental to Robin Trower's career than Dave Bronze's.

Interview with D.B. is an excellent piece of work, well done....

Just finished reading your handiwork with Dave. Great job , as usual. A home run.

  Just a note of thanks for all of your work on this opus. I understand what you meant by not necessarily hearing what we all wish we could hear ("Reunion Tour"). Very interesting interview. I will be re-reading it several times. I loved the Hunter Thompson quote...... also the one about the "benevolent dictatorship" ..... and the fact that Robin isn't very compromising in his work. Very telling comments. Bravo!!.   Worth the wait.

Just wanted to say that was a great interview with Dave Bronze. Great to learn of his extensive background. And, if you speak with him, kindly let him know please that he has another fan out there. I had always thought he was underrated as a vocalist. He did a very credible job as vocalist.

I thought the interview with Dave was great, and up to your usual standard.
Davey Pattison

And while I am here I will add my thanks to Steve for the superb Dave Bronze interview.   Great stuff Steve keep it up.

I wanted to be one of the first to say what a great job you did on the Bronze interview. I have been out of town, so several other Trower fans beat me to it. It's always good to read the information that comes from your direction. Thanks again for all the time you put forth. It shows!

 I enjoyed reading your Dave Bronze interview, the man had had a very varied and productive career, it was a pleaseure to read........ you did a great job!  It was sad to read the story behind "In The Line Of Fire"! .. as a Hendrix fan I have a great deal of respect for Eddie Kramer, but that was a bad call!  Your reunion scenario was spot on, but it seems that there are some underlying hard feelings!?  I hope it does happen!

Steve!
Well....I read the whole thing....it's brilliant. You should be doing interviews for Rolling Stone or some other publication.....you got Dave to come out and be himself....I loved everything about it, and it was visually interesting (which I think you have to be on a monitor).....you did it all, and you should be proud of your efforts....and I hope hope the Bronze is happy with it, too. I can't say enough about it, Steve....very professional.
You've come a long way in a very short time, my friend!
 I  remember showing up to one of the Albert Hall gigs with Yuki, who had been married to Colin Smythe-Parke, who was Eric's guitar man and who died with Stevey Ray Vaughn in the helicopter crash up your way. As we were making our way to the artist's entrance, Alfie, Eric's minder, recognized me from a gig I did with Eric and Gary Brooker, and welcomed us (cause he knew Yuki as well) and told us Bronze had a message for me! It turned out Rewind had asked Dave if I showed up at one of the Albert Hall gigs, could he relay a message to me.....and he did! Such a small world, and typically Bronze to be at the top of the rock tree at the time---after and incredible gig and all the buzz that's going on and the names who are dropping in, yet still have the presence of mind to remember a message from Rewind to me. He's a good sort, and you brought him out and got him.
Well done, Steve......keep up the good work, you have a future in this kind of thing.
Paul (Olsen)

What a great interview with the multitalenented and interesting Mr. Bronze. I highly recommend those who have not checked it out, take some time and go to Steve Shail's site and get enlightened. Bravo Steve!

I just finished your Dave Bronze interview a short while ago.  It was fantastic.  What a busy musician he is.  I would have never known about the depth of him if it wasn't for your interview.  Bass players, especially great ones deserve respect, that is so lacking in the music business.

You are the man! Great interview with lots o' facts uncovered for us all courtesy of yourself and Dave Bronze. I encourage anyone reading it to check out any of the fine releases Dave Bronze is involved with. Dave's talent stamps it's own special feel and rich musical ideas to the show, wherever it may be. It was staggering to find out he never sang before 1984 and then went out on short notice to sing lead and anchor the bass guitar in a power trio US tour ! Crikey.  He mentions how nervous he was playing while recording Back It Up with Robin. I listened to his great grooves on " Benny Dancer " and thinking how in the pocket he was. You can check out the home pages for the Be Sharp and Dr. Feelgood band to order cd's . I'm not sure about Mickey Jupp although he used to be on the German Line label I believe. All these releases are must have's IMHO.
It was interesting to get Dave's comments on the Atlantic records fiasco which probably seemed like a great idea at the time. Proved to be one step forward and two back as we suspected.I've got to think Eddie Kramer's lost a step  when he passes on one of the best rhythm  sections in the country for some session men.
Thanks for a wonderful job on this Steve!

 


Steve, you have done it again. Another great interview, this time with the interesting and talented Mr. David Bronze. I for one, recommend anyone who is interested in Robin's music to check it out.

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