Robbie McIntosh

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch

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

Chapters

1. Robbie McIntosh (00:00:00)

2. Robbie’s time with Paul McCartney, and Greg’s personal excitement having been a long-time follower of Robbie’s career (00:07:52)

3. Robbie’s career - from playing with The Pretenders to John Mayer (00:17:11)

4. A shared affinity for resonator guitars (00:26:35)

5. Growing up in the UK, and Robbie’s earliest days as a guitar player - from jazz to blues and everything in between (00:30:09)

6. When your personal musical influences become your compatriots and peers (00:42:26)

7. Gear! Favorite amps, guitars, and pedals. (00:54:54)

8. What is Robbie currently up to? (00:56:42)