I was talking with one of our staff members tonight and mentioned some of the rock stars that we’ve written about over the years who are makers of some sort. After the call, I decided to scare them all up. Did I forget anybody that we’ve covered? How about other rock musicians who are makers of some sort?
Queen’s Brian May talking about his homemade guitar
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Not a Rocker, but in the category of other stars who are makers I would definately put William H. Macy, who is a wood turner/wood worker.
David Byrne!
David Byrne!
Shonen Knife is famous for their low-fi / do it yourself music videos.
Shonen Knife is famous for their low-fi / do it yourself music videos.
IIRC Tom Scholz of Boston has made several bits of electronics related to music.
Also, Godley and Creme had the Gizmotron. It was a huge flop, but it was definitely cool.
Micachu and the Shapes
The folks at Polygraph Lounge are not exactly rock stars in their own right, but are sidemen to the stars: http://www.polygraphlounge.com/about.html
Their instruments are in the finest maker tradition: http://www.polygraphlounge.com/instruments.html
The folks at Polygraph Lounge are not exactly rock stars in their own right, but are sidemen to the stars: http://www.polygraphlounge.com/about.html
Their instruments are in the finest maker tradition: http://www.polygraphlounge.com/instruments.html
You gotta get Jack White on this list. Total Maker. This scene kind of says it all. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCFXeChXfcI