The Cocaine Cowboy's Drum Machine That Ate the '80s

How a Japanese toy company's failed attempt at making a realistic drum machine accidentally created the most distinctive sound of the 1980s. From Miami Vice to 'In the Air Tonight,' we explore how the Roland TR-808's 'broken' bass drum became the backbone of hip-hop, defined an entire decade of pop music, and still dominates charts today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.