Brian Robertson

guitar

b. 1956 in Clarkston

Brian Robertson may refer to: Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge (1896–1974), British World War II general, later Chairman of the British Transport Commission Brian James (guitarist) (Brian Graham Robertson, 1951–2025), English punk rock guitarist formerly of The Damned and The Lords of the New Church Brian Robertson (guitarist) (born 1956), Scottish guitarist BA Robertson (Brian Alexander Robertson), Scottish musician and songwriter Brian Robertson (rugby union) (born 1959), Scottish rugby union player and coach Brian Robertson (born 1979), American trombonist with the band Suburban Legends

Early life

Robertson was born in Clarkston, Renfrewshire (now part of East Renfrewshire), where he was educated, attending Eastwood High School in nearby Newton Mearns, and became a musician. He studied cello and classical piano for eight years before switching to the guitar and drums. He played in gigs around his local area with bands like Dream Police, who later evolved into the Average White Band.

Personal life

Robertson has one son with Karen Rix. They were introduced by Tommy Crossin of Rix's management team, who also worked for Lemmy and Motörhead, in 1985 at Donington festival and later started dating. They lived together at The Barbican. Their son Logan Robertson was born in London 4 April 1991. Robertson lives in Essex, England when he is not on tour or recording in Scandinavia, where he spends a lot of his working time.