Robert Lawson
@robertjameslawson.bsky.social
Music collector, author and independent brewery fan.
With Burton and Randy touring again as the Guess Who, here's an edited excerpt from my book about the original 1983 reunion tour: tinnitist.com/2026/01/29/r...
Runnin' Back To The Guess Who's 1983 Reunion Tour - Tinnitist
Guess Who’s back. Again. But this time, it’s the real deal. Or as close as you’ll ever get in this lifetime. As any follower of the iconic Winnipeg rockers already knows, Burton Cummings and Randy Bac...
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January 31, 2026 at 3:25 PM
With Burton and Randy touring again as the Guess Who, here's an edited excerpt from my book about the original 1983 reunion tour: tinnitist.com/2026/01/29/r...
What @theguesswhoband.bsky.social deep cuts might get played on the 2026 tour?
January 30, 2026 at 9:59 PM
What @theguesswhoband.bsky.social deep cuts might get played on the 2026 tour?
Cheers to longtime @theguesswhoband.bsky.social fan Steve Cole @slappyshalom.bsky.social for this wonderful review of “Wheatfield Empire” on Good Reads
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January 27, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Cheers to longtime @theguesswhoband.bsky.social fan Steve Cole @slappyshalom.bsky.social for this wonderful review of “Wheatfield Empire” on Good Reads
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#NowWatching “They Will Have to Kill Us First” (2016). #bbcdocumentary #mali #songhoyblues #dvdcollector
January 27, 2026 at 4:31 AM
#NowWatching “They Will Have to Kill Us First” (2016). #bbcdocumentary #mali #songhoyblues #dvdcollector
Check out Glen Kellaway From The Basement on YouTube talking about @theguesswhoband.bsky.social and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NKP...
January 26, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Check out Glen Kellaway From The Basement on YouTube talking about @theguesswhoband.bsky.social and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NKP...
I was recently a guest on the John the MusicNut YouTube channel to discuss Steve Earle’s first live album “Shut Up and Die like an Aviator.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbjV...
January 25, 2026 at 7:31 PM
I was recently a guest on the John the MusicNut YouTube channel to discuss Steve Earle’s first live album “Shut Up and Die like an Aviator.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbjV...
Comparing Power Station (1985) bonus tracks. L: 2004 CD/DVD edition. R: 2026 4 CD deluxe edition.
January 25, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Comparing Power Station (1985) bonus tracks. L: 2004 CD/DVD edition. R: 2026 4 CD deluxe edition.
Might as well curl up tonight with a movie and a book (or two).
January 20, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Might as well curl up tonight with a movie and a book (or two).
Wondering about the upcoming @theguesswhoband.bsky.social tour featuring @burtoncumming.bsky.social ....
January 19, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Wondering about the upcoming @theguesswhoband.bsky.social tour featuring @burtoncumming.bsky.social ....
#NowWatching John McLaughlin and the 4th Dimension “Live @ Belgrade” (2009).
January 19, 2026 at 4:05 AM
#NowWatching John McLaughlin and the 4th Dimension “Live @ Belgrade” (2009).
2016? Ten years ago I published my first book! It’s been quite a ride since then. #2016
January 16, 2026 at 5:06 PM
2016? Ten years ago I published my first book! It’s been quite a ride since then. #2016
Two years ago today Stevie and I had our first lengthy interview session for my book. We covered his career in depth! #solidarityforever #stevievanzandt @teachrockorg.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Two years ago today Stevie and I had our first lengthy interview session for my book. We covered his career in depth! #solidarityforever #stevievanzandt @teachrockorg.bsky.social
Check out my pal Josh Mackenzie on the latest episode of Rock in Retrospect podcast talking about #burtoncummings & #theguesswho !
January 10, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Check out my pal Josh Mackenzie on the latest episode of Rock in Retrospect podcast talking about #burtoncummings & #theguesswho !
#NowPlaying Faces “Early Steps” (2025).
January 10, 2026 at 2:43 PM
#NowPlaying Faces “Early Steps” (2025).
Deep dive chat about the Thin Lizzy discography here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2Ie...
Ep. 756: Thin Lizzy (CDs) | Tim's Vinyl Confessions
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January 7, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Deep dive chat about the Thin Lizzy discography here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2Ie...
Happy Birthday to Mr. John McLaughlin today! Easily one of my Top 5 Jazz Guitarists. #shakti #johnmclaughlin #mahavishnuorchestra #cdcollector
January 4, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Happy Birthday to Mr. John McLaughlin today! Easily one of my Top 5 Jazz Guitarists. #shakti #johnmclaughlin #mahavishnuorchestra #cdcollector
January 2, 2026 at 1:06 AM
It's not New Years Eve without some appropriate party music so we're spinning one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time: Mr. Frankie Miller! #happyhogmanay www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBLu...
Frankie Miller - Shoo-rah Shoo-rah
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January 1, 2026 at 12:56 AM
It's not New Years Eve without some appropriate party music so we're spinning one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time: Mr. Frankie Miller! #happyhogmanay www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBLu...
Artificial Paradise IPA 6.4% ABV. from Clifford Brewing Co. paired with “Artificial Paradise” (1973) by @theguesswhoband.bsky.social @burtoncumming.bsky.social #wheatfieldempire
December 29, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Artificial Paradise IPA 6.4% ABV. from Clifford Brewing Co. paired with “Artificial Paradise” (1973) by @theguesswhoband.bsky.social @burtoncumming.bsky.social #wheatfieldempire
Reposted by Robert Lawson
I’ve read ”Solidarity Forever” by Robert Lawson. Read my review here.
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Book review: Solidarity Forever: The Art and Soul of Stevie Van Zandt by Robert Lawson
When I first started reading Solidarity Forever, I have to admit I felt a bit overwhelmed by the sheer listing of facts. Robert Lawson is primarily a collector and the book is very much “fact city”…
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December 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
I’ve read ”Solidarity Forever” by Robert Lawson. Read my review here.
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#NowPlaying Bill Evans “Haunted Heart: The Legendary Riverside Studio Recordings” (2025). #scottlafaro #paulmotian #billevans #billevanstrio
December 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
#NowPlaying Bill Evans “Haunted Heart: The Legendary Riverside Studio Recordings” (2025). #scottlafaro #paulmotian #billevans #billevanstrio
One of Stevie’s greatest performances was on this day in 1984.
December 24, 2025 at 2:50 AM
One of Stevie’s greatest performances was on this day in 1984.
Check out my chat with Tim Durling about the new "All Washed Up" album and current era of the mighty Cheap Trick: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD1b...
Ep. 751: Cheap Trick (All Washed Up review) | Tim's Vinyl Confessions
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December 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Check out my chat with Tim Durling about the new "All Washed Up" album and current era of the mighty Cheap Trick: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD1b...
My books on Cheap Trick and The Guess Who are available for local pick-up in the Etobicoke/Toronto area. Can be signed to someone if they are gifts!
December 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
My books on Cheap Trick and The Guess Who are available for local pick-up in the Etobicoke/Toronto area. Can be signed to someone if they are gifts!
Great first time visit at Bickford Brewing Co last night. I'll be back!
December 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Great first time visit at Bickford Brewing Co last night. I'll be back!