The Honeydrippers Members, Gear & Sound

Robert Plant supergroup

Genre

Blues rock Rhythm and blues Rockabilly Jump blues

Members

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Jimmy Page

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Led Zeppelin XYZ The Yardbirds Jimmy Page And John Paul Jones The Firm Coverdale/Page Page & Plant Roy Harper & Jimmy Page All-Stars Carter Lewis & The Southerners Immediate All Stars Cyril Davies & His Rhythm & Blues All Stars Neil Christian and The Crusaders

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Jeff Beck

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes The Yardbirds Cactus The Jeff Beck Group The Secret Police Seal & Jeff Beck Buddy Guy & Jeff Beck Holy Smoke Santana, Jeff Beck & Steve Lukather Jeff Beck, Terry Bozzio & Tony Hymas Upp Jeff Beck & The All Stars Beck, Bogert & Appice Malcolm McLaren and the Bootzilla Orchestra Lord Sutch & Heavy Friends Immediate All Stars Jeffery Rod Jeff Beck(band)

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Brian Setzer

Roles:

Singer Guitarist

Groups:

The Brian Setzer Orchestra Stray Cats Brian Setzer '68 Comeback Special The Brian Setzer Trio Brian Setzer & The Nashvillains Brian Setzer & Friends Brian Setzer and the Tomcats Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot! Levi Dexter & The Ripchords Bloodless Pharaohs

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Nile Rodgers

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Composer

Groups:

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes CHIC We Are Family Collective NHS Voices Material Outloud The Chic Strings Bernard Edwards & Nile Rodgers

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Robert Plant

Roles:

Singer

Groups:

Led Zeppelin The RD Crusaders Rockestra Listen Page & Plant Band of Joy The Fabulous Brill Brothers Priory of Brion Robert Plant and the Strange Sensation Sensational Space Shifters Robert Plant & Alison Krauss The Crawling King Snakes

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Paul Shaffer

Roles:

Composer

Groups:

The Blues Brothers The Louisiana Gator Boys Northern Lights Paul Shaffer and the Hall of Fame Orchestra Hell's Kitchen Funk Orchestra The Slicers Saturday Night Live Band Paul Shaffer & the CBS Orchestra Paul Shaffer & the World's Most Dangerous Band Paul Shaffer & The Party Boys Of Rock 'N' Roll The Orchestra For New York City Gary Burton & Friends DJ Logic & Friends Saturday Night Live Cast Saturday Night Live

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Robbie Blunt

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

The Jeff Healey Band Silverhead Broken Glass

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Tom Barney

Roles:

Bassist Composer

Groups:

Steely Dan Pat Metheny Group Mike Stern (band) Miles Davis (solo) The Sunday Night Band

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Andy Silvester

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Chicken Shack

No gear added

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Kevin O'Neill

Roles:

Drummer

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Ricky Cool
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Jim Hickman

Roles:

Bassist

No gear added

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Keith Evans
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Ernie Chataway

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Judas Priest

No gear added

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Wayne Terry

Roles:

Bassist

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About

The Honeydrippers is an American blues rock group that emerged from the creative vision of Robert Plant, best known as the lead singer of Led Zeppelin. Originating in 1981, the band was initially formed as a tribute to Plant's passion for vintage R&B and blues, drawing its name from the nickname of blues pianist Roosevelt Sykes. The original lineup included Robbie Blunt (guitar), Andy Sylvester (guitar), Keith Evans (saxophone), Ricky Cool (saxophone, harmonica), Jim Wickman (bass), and Kevin O'Neil (drums). Over time, the group evolved to feature an array of prominent musicians, including Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, and Nile Rodgers. The Honeydrippers are celebrated for their blend of blues rock, rhythm and blues, rockabilly, and jump blues, particularly highlighted in their 1984 EP The Honeydrippers: Volume One.

How to Sound Like The Honeydrippers

The Honeydrippers' sound is a rich tapestry of vintage blues and rockabilly vibes, characterized by its warm, dynamic tones and rhythmic grooves. The interplay between guitars and saxophones gives their music a lively, yet smooth texture, often leaning on the classic, full-bodied sound of instruments like the Gibson Les Paul Standard used by Jimmy Page. The crisp articulation and punchy rhythms are further accentuated by effects like the Snarling Dogs Super Bawl Whine-O Wah Pedal, which adds a touch of expressive flair to the guitar lines. The driving basslines and tight drumming underpin their compositions, forming a solid yet fluid foundation that captures the essence of early rock and roll energy, making the Honeydrippers' sound both nostalgic and timeless.

Get the The Honeydrippers Sound

Want to sound like The Honeydrippers? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.