Rock violin
Videos
Rock violin is rock music that includes violin in its instrumental lineup. This includes rock music only and does not include classical style music using melodic motifs from rock.
A Yamaha SV-200 Silent Violin
Laurie Anderson in De Vereeniging te Nijmegen, August 2008
Papa John Creach in 1974
Randy Crouch
Mahavishnu Orchestra
Videos
The Mahavishnu Orchestra was a jazz fusion band formed in New York City in 1971, led by English guitarist John McLaughlin. The group underwent several line-up changes throughout its history across its
Rock violin
…Ian Anderson popularized the use of flute in rock, others added violin to their line up. These bands included Jefferson Airplane, Fairport Convention, Mahavishnu Orchestra and John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. Rock violin is played on solid body electric violins or on violins fitted with electric pickups. These are mounted on…
McLaughlin in 1973 performing with the band
John Mc Laughlin Blue Note 2016
Cobham Wölpl Schmid Billy Cobham Unterfahrt 2013 02 28 012
Jerry Goodman in London 1970