Remembering Robbie France

Drummer Robbie France passed away on January 14, 2012 at the age of 53.  Born in England, he moved to Australia in 1970, where he was a fixture in the music scene.  He returned to England in 1982.  A superb drummer, one only needs to read his list of groups and accomplishments to get a flavor on just how good he was.

1. Python Lee Jackson, with whom he recorded “In A Broken Dream” with Rod Stewart as a guest vocalist

2. Diamond Head

3. Ivan Chandler’s All-Star Quarter – with Andy Hamilton od Duran Duran and Wham fame

4. UFO from 1985

5. One Nation

6. Wishbone Ash

7. EBH (Ellis, Beggs and Howard)

8. Jean Touissant

There are some amazing cuts below.  Robbie France was a driving force behind many groups (as the rhythm section usually is) and influenced a great many of today’s drummers.

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With Diamond Head

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Ellis Beggs and Howard – Big Bubbles No Troubles

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In A Broken Dream – Python Lee Jackson

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