EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 16 MIN
The Drum Machine That Ate Rock and Roll (And Why Purists Were Wrong)
from The Second Track · host Podcaster
When the Linn Drum landed in studios in 1982, rock purists declared it the death of 'real' drumming. Instead, it became the secret weapon behind everything from Phil Collins' 'In the Air Tonight' to Run-DMC's revolution. How one $5,000 box of silicon and samples didn't kill rock—it gave birth to entire genres. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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When the Linn Drum landed in studios in 1982, rock purists declared it the death of 'real' drumming. Instead, it became the secret weapon behind everything from Phil Collins' 'In the Air Tonight' to Run-DMC's revolution. How one $5,000 box of silicon and samples didn't kill rock—it gave birth to entire genres.
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