Keyboard legend Mike Lindup reminisces on how Roland’s D-50 synthesizer helped shape some of Level 42’s best-known tracks. Back in 1987, as their fame reached epidemic proportions, the band were spending most of their time on the road, playing arenas all over the world – both as headliners and opening for the likes of Madonna and Tina Turner. Needing to work on new material, Mike put together a studio that he could use on the road, which just happened to include a new and rather interesting Roland synth called the D-50…
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Gizmodrome are Stewart Copeland, Mark King, Adrian Belew and Vittorio Cosma.
Their self-titled debut album is out on September 15, 2017.
A unique new book from Level 42 collector, Paul Waller, officially authorised by Mark King. The first of its kind. Covers the worldwide discography from 1980-2017 in incredible detail. Presented in soft touch matt hardcover, with 170gsm silk inset. 272 pages featuring over 1,200 photographs and detailed release notes. A beautiful looking book and unparalleled guide to Level 42’s global catalogue.
Limited to just 500 copies worldwide.
£40+P&P. Released 20th October 2017.
Gizmodrome is the new band by Stewart Copeland, Adrian Belew, Mark King and Vittorio Cosma.
Their self-titled debut album is out on September 15, 2017.
Pre-order here:
CD: http://smarturl.it/Gizmodrome_CD
LP: http://smarturl.it/Gizmodrome_LP
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/Gizmodrome_iTunes
