A Box of Toys

Episode 170 Bobby Tench In Memoriam

this episode is no longer available

Playlist
Bobby Tench - Wikimedia
Bobby Tench

A tribute to the late great Bobby Tench, and featuring samples of his recorded output as a sideman or as a leader including: The Gass, Jeff Beck, Ginger Baker, Freddy King, Streetwalker, Hummingbird, Topper Headon, Boxer, Joanna Connor, Roger Chapman, and Van Morrison.

When ABOT does a tribute show, we try to do it for people you may not have heard of before.  And this morning is no exception.  This show is dedicated to Bobby Tench- gifted vocalist, guitarist and composer, who passed away in February of 2024.

Bobby Tench was born in the UK and turned 16 in 1960, and as such came of age during the British invasion.  He was a sideman for Freddy King and Van Morrison, as well as leader of the bands Gass and Hummingbird.  He also featured prominently in early incarnations of Jeff Beck solo projects- particularly Rough and Ready, which is how he came to our attention at ABOT.

Playlist

Artist Song Album Label
HarleighbluWho's That GirlTru Thoughts Covers 2 (Compiled By Robert Luis)Tru Thoughts
Jeff Beck GroupI've Been UsedRough And ReadyEpic
Jeff Beck GroupIce Cream CakesThe Jeff Beck GroupEpic/Nashville
Ultra NatéDesire (Original Extended Mix)Desire (Original Extended Mix)Strictly Rhythm Records
Freddie King,Steve Ferrone,Bobby Tench,Mike VernonPulp WoodBurglarSpecial Products
SantanaEuropa (Earth's Cry, Heaven's Smile)Les IndispensablesSony Music Media
Van MorrisonWavelength (Remastered)WavelengthLegacy Recordings
BoxerTeachersBloodlettingOne Up
Roger ChapmanFace of StoneChappo / Live in HamburgBGO Records
Joanna ConnorTexas FlyerBelieve It!Blind Pig Records
Joanna ConnorDoctor FeelgoodBelieve It!Blind Pig Records
Jeff Beck GroupJodyRough And ReadyEpic
JungleBack On 74VolcanoCaiola Records
Isaac HayesMedley: Monologue: Ike's Mood I / You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'Stax Chartbusters, Vol. 5Stax