A Box of Toys

Episode 170 Bobby Tench In Memoriam

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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
Jeff Beck I've Been Used Rough And Ready Epic
Jeff Beck Ice Cream Cakes The Jeff Beck Group Epic/Nashville
Freddie King Pulp Wood Burglar Special Products
Santana Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile) Ultimate Santana Sony Music Media
Van Morrison Wavelength - Remastered Wavelength Legacy Recordings
Boxer Teachers Bloodletting Universal Music
Roger Chapman Face Of Stone Chappo / Live In Hamburg BGO Records
Joanna Connor Texas Flyer Believe It! Blind Pig Records
Boxer The Loner Bloodletting One Up
Joanna Connor Doctor Feelgood Believe It! Blind Pig Records
Jeff Beck Jody Rough And Ready Epic
Jungle Back On 74 Back On 74 Caiola Records