Robbie McIntosh (born October 25, 1957), is an English
guitarist who started out as a session guitarist and member of the Pretenders
from 1982 to 1987. In 1988, he joined Paul McCartney’s band and was a featured
guitarist until 1994. More recently he worked as a sideman with John Mayer as
well as touring with his own band, the Robbie McIntosh Band.
He started playing guitar at the age of ten and his early
influences were the Beatles, the Stones, the Spencer Davis Group, the Kinks,
and Jimi Hendrix. Later, his father’s influence exposed him to Django Reinhardt
and other jazz greats. He joined the Pretenders in 1982 and took a short detour
in 1985 to play on Roger Daltrey’s sixth solo album, “Under a Raging Moon.”
He was the featured guitarist with McCartney’s band and
recorded on his albums from 1989 to 1993. In 2004, he toured with Nora Jones
then joined John Mayer’s tours from 2006 through 2010. He is one of the premier
slide guitarists and a favorite of mine. I think you’re going to like him.
I saw three ships: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31uz8lkLLBY
Stone Cold: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf621Zd2rpc
Dueling with Derek Trucks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g2-8lAjubk
Talking guitar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ReEBOTrpwI
Robbie’s bit with Paul McCartney: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BORQTtjscTg
Blues Slide: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuSjelpUj9Y
Biodegradable man: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHysjOEkbV4
Off the ground: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eqqKxZ1jXE
Pick up the pieces: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdTTnh4vJlc
Coffee cup with Scott McKeon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJSxgGheVL0
Hang me on the line: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ML1EL8YVT8
I’m in San Francisco this week on a consulting gig and at dinner
with the research team, one of the wines we sample was Arietta’s “Quartet”, a
superb blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.
Now, this wine is outside of my usual price range (~$60.00), but I thought
since it was such a wonderful wine, I’d review it anyway. Besides, it didn’t
cost me a thing.
The wine is deep garnet with aromas of blackberries, mocha,
pepper, and coffee. The palate is full of dark fruit, cassis, and chocolate.
It’s a very smooth wine with mild tannins and a touch of oak. Very nice, as
you’d expect for the price, but then again, if someone else is buying, it’s a
great choice.
Cheers!
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