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