Bjooks Inspire The Music

Bjooks Inspire The Music Product Details

Description

In this book about the 50-year Roland history, presented by legendary hitmakers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis (Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Usher and others), the reader is immersed in a world full of exciting stories about the cult brand. One learns about one of Elton John's favorite pianos, how an electronic drum kit saved Butch Vig's touring career, and how a guitar synthesizer did the same for Joni Mitchell. You'll experience defining moments in hip-hop, pop, techno, R&B and be there at the birth of acid house.

More than 90 interviews provide unexpected inspiration and background stories, including. with artists such as Billy Duffy (The Cult), Bonnie McIntosh (Selena Gomez), Buffy Sainte-Marie, Clint Black, Clive Deamer (Radiohead), DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Pierre (Phuture), Don Lewis (the man who inspired MIDI), The Egyptian Lover, Howard Jones, Jean-Michel Jarre, Johnny Marr (The Smiths), Guy Fletcher (Dire Straits), Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran), Nita Strauss, Omar Hakim (Weather Report, David Bowie, Madonna), Orbital, Peaches, Rachel Z (Peter Gabriel), Richie Hawtin, Roger Taylor (Duran Duran), Sister Bliss (Faithless), Culture Club producer Steve Levine, Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), Swizz Beatz, Tadao Kikumoto (inventor of the TR-808), Thomas Dolby, and many others.

Features:

• Bjooks - Inspire The Music
• Photos and info on over 60 classic Roland instruments
• Foreword by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
• More than 90 interviews
• Language: English
• Hardcover format (9.8″ x 9.8″ / 25 x 25 cm)
• 400 full-color pages printed on high-quality, eco-friendly paper