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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 15 MIN

The Drum Machine That Ate Rock and Roll (How the LinnDrum Accidentally Created Hip-Hop)

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In 1982, a $3,000 drum machine designed to help rock bands practice ended up in the hands of broke producers who couldn't afford session drummers. What happened next didn't just change hip-hop—it rewrote the entire DNA of popular music and launched a sound revolution that's still echoing today. 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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In 1982, a $3,000 drum machine designed to help rock bands practice ended up in the hands of broke producers who couldn't afford session drummers. What happened next didn't just change hip-hop—it rewrote the entire DNA of popular music and launched a sound revolution that's still echoing today.

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