Rich Robinson’s New Hookah

Last summer, with The Black Crowes a safe distance behind him, Rich Robinson began assembling his next musical endeavor. John Hogg, lead singer of the British rock group Moke, had originally met Robinson when his band opened shows for the Crowes back in 1999. Powerful, soulful vocals, combined with his sincerity and vibrant stage presence were a perfect fit for the stylistic sound Robinson envisioned. To give the new band a rock solid rhythm section that was stripped down and raw, he looked to bass player Fionn O’Lochlainn, who then ultimately led Robinson to discover the thrashing, yet tight drummer Bill Dobrow. With Robinson