Didier Lockwood facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Didier Lockwood
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Didier Lockwood in October 2014
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| Background information | |
| Born | 11 February 1956 Calais, France |
| Died | 18 February 2018 (aged 62) Paris, France |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Violin |
| Labels | JMS, Gramavision, Dreyfus |
| Associated acts | Aldo Romano, Daniel Humair, Surya |
Didier Lockwood (born February 11, 1956 – died February 18, 2018) was a very talented French violinist. He was famous for playing the electric violin and trying out many different sounds. He even played in a French rock band called Magma in the 1970s.
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Didier Lockwood's Musical Journey
Didier Lockwood started his solo career in 1979. He released his first album as a leader, called New World. Over his career, he recorded more than 20 albums! He was always exploring new musical ideas.
Exploring New Sounds
Didier was known for using electric amplification with his violin. This meant he could make his violin sound louder and different. He loved to experiment with new sounds and styles. This made his music unique and exciting.
Time in New York City
In 1994, Didier Lockwood moved to New York City for two years. While living there, he recorded two more albums. These albums were named New York Rendez Vous and Storyboard. This time helped him grow as a musician.
Who Inspired Didier?
Didier Lockwood was inspired by other great violinists. One important influence was Jean-Luc Ponty. Didier started playing the electric violin after hearing Ponty's music. He was especially impressed by Ponty's album King Kong: Jean-Luc Ponty Plays the Music of Frank Zappa.
Another big influence was the famous French violinist Stéphane Grappelli. Grappelli was a legend in jazz violin. In 2000, Didier Lockwood recorded a special album to honor Grappelli. This showed how much he respected his musical heroes.
Didier Lockwood's Early Music
Didier Lockwood played in the band Magma. This was a progressive rock band. He was part of two of their albums.
Albums with Magma
- Live/Hhaï (1975)
- Üdü_Ẁüdü (1976)
Images for kids
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Didier Lockwood in concert (1992)
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Didier Lockwood in concert, International Jazz Festival Prague, Lucerna Hall, 1984
See also
In Spanish: Didier Lockwood para niños
