The Honeydrippers were a rock and roll band of the 1980s, deriving their name from Roosevelt Sykes, an American blues singer also known as "Honeydripper". Former Led Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant formed the group in 1981 to satisfy his long-time goal in having a rock band with a heavy rhythm and blues basis. Formed originally in Worcestershire, the band was also composed of fellow former Led Zeppelin member Jimmy Page; Jeff Beck; and other friends and well-known studio musicians including original Judas Priest guitarist Ernest Chataway. The band released only one recording, an EP titled The Honeydrippers: Volume One, on 12 November 1984.
Original lineup (1981)
Robert Plant – vocals
Andy Silvester – guitar
Kevin O'Neill – drums
Ricky Cool – harmonica
Jim Hickman – bass
Keith Evans – saxophone
Wayne Terry – bass
Robbie Blunt – guitar
Volume One Full Album
The Honeydrippers: Volume One lineup (1984)
Robert Plant – vocals
Jimmy Page – guitars
Jeff Beck – guitars
Paul Shaffer – keyboard
Nile Rodgers – guitar, co-producer
Wayne Pedzwater – bass
Dave Weckl – drums
Brian Setzer – guitar (guest appearance)
Keith "Bev" Smith – drums
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