James Dewar (12 October 1942 – 16 May 2002) was a Scottish musician best known as the bassist and vocalist for Robin Trower and Stone the Crows, the latter having its beginnings as the resident band at Burns Howff in Glasgow.

Biography

Dewar's career began with Lulu and the Luvvers in the early 1960s. His vocal sound was deep, gritty and resonating, his style shows the influence of Ray Charles and Otis Redding. Like Paul Rodgers and Frankie Miller, his voice evoked a bluesy, soul-inspired sound.

Dewar and Trower parted ways in 1983 when Trower was dropped by Chrysalis Records. Dewar recorded his one solo album, Stumbledown Romancer, during the 1970s at the height of his career, but it was not released until two decades later. He collaborated primarily with former Procol Harum organist Matthew Fisher on the album, with the title track relating a hard-luck story.

At Dykebar Hospital in Paisley, Scotland, Dewar died in May 2002

  • 1975: For Earth Below
  • 1976: Robin Trower Live!
  • 1976: Long Misty Days
  • 1977: In City Dreams (lead singer only)
  • 1978: Caravan to Midnight (lead singer only)
  • 1980: Victims of the Fury
  • 1983: Back It Up

Solo

  • 1998: Stumbledown Romancer
  • 2015: Word for Word CD single

References

  • TrowerPower.com – Official Robin Trower website