Have you ever noticed in most casual photographs of bands playing that the drummer is usually the one whose face is obscured by a cymbal or a mic stand?  Having barricaded themselves behind that protective wall of wood, metal and chrome, they are, for the most part, relatively quiet, and unassuming, waiting for that moment when the players in front catch their eye. The song starts and suddenly the wall of wood and chrome comes alive.  The heartbeat of the song becomes apparent.  Drumsticks flashing, cymbals crashing, combining each hit of the skins to give emphasis to achieving the "total sound" that the song is going for.  Other songs require the precise touch of a diamond cutter to make the cymbals dance lightly, setting the mood for the other partners to weave their magic, always knowing that the beat will be there to bring them back should they lose their way.
 One of the best examples of this art is performed by the subject of this page.... Bill Lordan.
 Bill provided the heartbeat for many greats in the world of music, including Sly and The Family Stone, Robin Trower and even played with the great Jimi Hendrix.
 For Robin Trower, Bill was a huge part of the success of the band in the early 70's with Jimmy Dewar and returning to tour in the late 80's with the Pattison line up.
  Bill performed on the following Robin Trower releases:
                                                          For Earth Below
                                                                           Live
                                                               Long Misty Days
                                                                In City Dreams
                                                           Caravan To Midnight
                                                             Victims Of The Fury
                                                                      B.L.T.
                                                And was also on the live releases :
                                                         King Biscuit In Concert
                                                                   BBC One Live

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