The decorated artistes who've been there and very much done it all were willing to venture into new territory… perhaps a second album in the future? Who knows? The gents have done an exceptional job at collaborating successfully, too, whilst simultaneously stamping their own unique trademarks throughout, with no compromise whatsoever. Thereafter the two looked at each other and said ‘Why not?’ It was Brown who half-jokingly suggested writing a song with Priest and Trowe. Priest’s trademark silky, soulful tone combined with Trower's skilful, passionate playing, overlaid with Livingstone’s ‘midas’ touch, made for a stellar production. They went further, to create a lucrative joint song writing partnership that quickly developed into United State of Mind. The trio, born just two miles apart in London – Trower from Catford Priest from Lewisham and Livingstone from Nottingham – are all from humble beginnings that have gone on to enjoy glittering world-wide careers individually. The three legendary artistes are singer/songwriter Maxi Priest, guitarist Robin Trower, and producer/mix engineer/musician Livingstone Brown. Musically worlds apart, don’t you think?īut, after a chance meeting in Livingstone Brown's studio in Brixton, UK, the unlikely trio hit it off.Īll directly influenced by soul, gospel, and an appreciation of music, the trio forged the multi-genre album United State of Mind. Here we have three of the UK’s music legends.
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