Looking Back at 80 Years of Rhodes

According to news that broke last week, "Founded by Harold Rhodes in 1946, Rhodes became one of the most influential keyboard instruments of the 20th century, shaping the sound of jazz, rock, soul, and pop music. As the company marks its 80th anniversary, Rhodes looks back on a history spanning from the original Fullerton factory in California to its modern revival in Leeds, UK, where a new generation of builders and engineers continues the legacy of the iconic electromechanical piano." "Few people witnessed the rise of the Rhodes piano as closely as Roger Garvin," a statement continues. "Joining CBS Musical […] The post Looking Back at 80 Years of Rhodes first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.