Industry Mar 25, 2026
Midge Ure Showcases Roland GR-700 Synthesizer in 1984 BBC Appearance
“I think I’d have to spend many a long hour sitting in the studio working with the thing before I take it out on stage,” he admits
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MusicRadar
In a 1984 appearance on BBC TV, Midge Ure demonstrated the Roland GR-700 MIDI guitar synthesizer. Ure questioned the practical application of the technology at the time. He admitted that extensive studio work would be necessary before performing with the instrument live. Originally reported by MusicRadar.