Pete Stevens: Vocals and guitar.
Mat Croft: Guitar.
Kris Ilic: Bass.
Tom "Cookie" Cook: Drums.
Not forgetting early and essential contributions from: Ade Renoar (The Klouds), Jez Berns (Mungo Momby/Le Band Extraordinaire), Dom Green (Go Rimbaud/AFTC/Brontosaurus Chorus): Bass. Murat Gurel (The Klouds), Dom Green: Drums.
Mr Mississippi John Hurt (deceased) --- Mr Howlin' Wolf (deceased) --- Mr Jimi Hendrix (deceased) --- Mr Sam Cooke (deceased) --- The Rolling Stones --- Clutch --- Kyuss --- Black Sabbath --- Rev Gary Davis (deceased) --- Mr Elvis Presley (deceased) --- Mr Jackie Chan --- Fugazi --- Funkadelic --- Mr Little Richard --- Mr Chuck Berry --- The Melvins --- The Jesus Lizard --- Mr Steve Cropper of Booker T and the MGs --- Mogwai --- Nirvana --- Sly and the Family Stone --- The Meters --- The Godfather of Soul James Brown --- The Pixies --- Faith No More --- Mr Johnny Cash (deceased) --- HRH Prince --- Mr Bo Diddley --- Mr Tom Waits
Sounds Like
"Off-kilter Rock'n'Soul"-The Guardian
"Rock'n'roll played somewhere between punk and P-funk"-Baby Seal Club.
"A sand-flecked blues-rock three-piece"- The Pleasure Unit
Our friend, singer and guitarist Pete Stevens passed away on Saturday 9th June, 2007. He was diagnosed with bowel cancer in September 2006 and underwent a lot of treatment but always stayed positive. He spent most of his last week asleep, but when awake he kept up that positive attitude up to the end. He was, and always will be, 26 years old.
So next time you're out at a rock gig, or relaxing on Hampstead Heath or Primrose Hill with a less-than-legal smoke, or at home listening to Sam Cooke, Dylan and the Stones, take a moment to think how much more fun it would have been with Pete there. And any time you bump into anyone else who knew Pete, stop and share some stories about him - we all have a few. Most of all, just remember Pete in his prime: young, wild-haired, witty, imaginative, fun, talented, unpredictable, generous, rambling and, so often, merrily stoned.
He was a talented, intuitive musician and a powerful, soulful singer. Pete's too big a loss to ever be replaced, and the band will not be continuing without him.
Pete Stevens 1981-2007
Pete and I formed the Robot Blues back in 2003 after a lazy jam session at his dad's house. We were messing around, playing fuzzy blues covers of the Frasier theme tune amongst other things, and liked the sound of what we were doing. So we wrote some proper songs and started performing first as a two-piece, then as a three piece with friends helping out. Finally we settled on our final line-up with Tom Cook and Kris Ilic, and hit our stride properly in some storming gigs throughout 2006. We played acoustic shows in a Golders Green charity shop, on a boat, in a forest and in all the usual London venues. I think our best was headlining at the Tatty Bogle, when Pete had the audience in the palm of his sweaty hands the whole night.
I'll always remember that final line-up of the Robot Blues as being the best three guys you could ever want to share a stage with: tight but soulful, loud but subtle, wild but in control, all over the place but completely together. That was the Robot Blues.
We'd like to thank everyone that played with us, Dom and Jamo for both booking us so many times, John and Alison for making our last recordings possible, and all our friends for their support.
Found this the other day whilst looking through some old pictures. It was taken in Graham's room a couple of years ago. Figured it ought to go up here. Gem xx
Pete was a dude, a solid dude. Im sorry to say that I knew him for only one summer but I know wihtout a doubt that it would have been such a distinct pleasure for me to have spent just one more with that frizzy diamond. There will always be a space in the circle, a space that no one can fill. I'll miss you mate, big time. Save me a seat and a doob, and maybe I'll see you soon, brother. Ed
I don't know what to say. I can't believe that my cousin, one of the most interesting, unique and genuine people around is no longer with us. I have a life time of amazing memories of Pete. He weened me off Take That and introduced me to "real" music when I was 9 and we engaged in many a discussion/ debate about bands over the years - rarely agreeing! (sorry Pete I still LOVE the Libertines' 2nd album). How could someone who was so full of life be gone? The Robot Blues were incredible and I know that Pete had high expectations for their future - quite rightly. I will always miss him and wish so much that I had more time to spend with him. Love you Pete xxxxxxxxxxx
it's to hard to fathom that pete has really gone, i will always remember him as one of the most friendliest and optimistic dude's i ever knew. his high spirits will always be among those who ever got to know him.
I, and Ben and Thorne will miss Pete so much: Chatting, Having a jam, or whatever, he was always amazing to be with and his memory will stay with me forever. I'll miss you so much cuz. maxxx xx
I don't know what to say about my big brother because words don't do justice to the loss I feel. I will miss him with all my heart for the rest of my days. I wanted to say that it is so moving for me and my family to know how much he was loved by all who new him and I hope people know how grateful he was for the friendships he made in his all too short life time. We want to celebrate his life and all he gave us at the memorial and I think you'll all agree that there are many stories and memories to be shared. Look forward to seeing everyone. Anna (Petes little sister)
It seems myspace is the only way to reach out and say this as i never got to say goodbye, I'll remember you always, thoughout the short period we knew each other. My heart felt condolences to your parents and family. Peace Forever. Big Dan
I don't know why I'm choosing myspace to say this...
You were great- a really gentle, talented person. You touched so many people's lives. There was a gig today at the Bowling Lanes and all our friends were there - everyone was emotional, but we tried to celebrate what you left us.
I hope your family will be allright and that you'll watch over them and all of us.
I wish I was the greatest poet that ever lived, because I live as a mute, in great anguish at not being able to capture the excellence of saturdays gig in words. It was so special, and went so well with the woods, mud and hay! A 'n r spider got wasted, the fire roared into the night and much spirits were drunk neat from the bottle. The next day we had to take down Tom Paulin. He was SO grumpy. (note to passing readers, this is a confusing in joke between the Laurel collective and Robot Blues.)
Thanks for bringing your inimitable quirky charm and hot muddy blues to our event, its all happening again next year, bigger, better! BRING ON JADE FOX!!!
Good show guys, there was one song in particular that had me raving about yas, twas a kind of blues punk thing with demented hollering at the end. It reminded me of The gun club. That is some compliment
Hey Dudes, Yeah of course we're still up for the gig in the woods. It's going to be very special ..... and only the most adventurous and dedicated will make it! ..... had a problem with one of the bands but it looks like it has to be the 12th or nothing. Your stage building skills will be needed!
The LaurelsXx
win lose or drawwww...win lose or drawwww....win LOSE......oh fuck it. FUCK IT.
You are heartless robots with superior artificial intelligence and we did'nt stand a chance.
Hay pete, your little sister here, just wanted to say THE ROBOT BLUES RULE!!!!!!!! The twins agree! Can't wait to get to one of your gigs so keep up the good work!
Really like the 'Running Out of Time' tune - mucho grandiose. How are you doing in quaint Londinium? If ever ye be in Brighton land let me know and we'll catch up along with Chris, Jez and all.
Check out my new songs and versions f songs please, and please give me your honest opinion. hope you are good. PS, did i ask you to confirm the 22nd July for the Brighton gig, everyone else has.
Hey, like this page, is it updated regularly with all the Robot News? All these people leaving their Robit views in the comments section ... expand theme until it reaches ludicras ends, laugh, fall over.
