Industry May 15, 2026
Phil Collins' Roland CR-78 Drum Machine Story
“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 gave away his new Roland CR-78 drum machine, describing it as a basic cocktail drum machine suitable for bar pianists. However, he later reacquired the instrument, which he used to create what is widely considered his signature record. Originally reported by MusicRadar.