Industry May 15, 2026
Phil Collins' Roland CR-78 Drum Machine
“It was very basic. It was really a cocktail drum machine, you know, for people that play piano in bars”
Originally published by
MusicRadar
Phil Collins shared that he initially did not believe he needed a drum machine, leading him to give his new Roland CR-78 to a roadie. However, he later reacquired the instrument, which proved instrumental in creating a signature record. Originally reported by MusicRadar.