Roland Artists

Roland Users Group Insider – Artists


Jin Akanishi – A Japanese Idol Makes His U.S. Debut with Roland?s V-Drums®

Jin AkanishiCatch up with Japanese singer-songwriter and actor Jin Akanishi as he embarks on his first U.S. tour.


Omar Hakim – A Passion for Music

Omar HakimKeeping an open mind is key to success in the music business. Find out why Omar Hakim?s passion for music and technology keeps him in high demand.


Jon Gutwillig – A Leading Trance-Fusion Jam Band Hits the Stage with Roland’s…

Jon GutwilligJon Gutwillig, guitarist for the jam-band Disco Biscuits, sees the VG-99 as ?the beginning of the future for guitar.? Tune in to this BOSS Tone Radio transcript for details.


Rusty Anderson – Rocking the World Alongside a Beatle Legend

Rusty AndersonWhat?s it like to jam with a Beatle? Rusty Anderson talks shop about sharing the stage with Sir Paul McCartney and working with Elton John, Willie Nelson, and others.


Monster Tour: Monster Players

Monster Tour: Monster PlayersCharles Haynes and Pete Kuzma discuss Roland® electronic percussion and keyboards on Lady Gaga?s latest tour.


Artemij Pavlov & Sinevibes – Creating Sounds for Roland Synthesizers

Artemij Pavlov & SinevibesIf you?ve ever wondered who comes up with some of the sounds for Roland synthesizers, then meet Artemij Pavlov.


Peter Erskine – The Advantages of V-Drums® in Education

Peter ErskineGrammy® Award-winning drummer, composer and producer talks candidly about USC?s groundbreaking electronic drumlab.


Scott Houston – The Piano Guy Takes Home Two More Emmy® Awards

Scott HoustonRoland-sponsored artist Scott Houston has a true passion for making the joy of playing piano accessible to the casual music lover.


Eric Troyer – On Stage and in the Studio with the VP-770

Eric TroyerEric talks about getting punched by bouncers, working with John Lennon, and why he chose the Roland VP-770.


Cory Pesaturo – A Young Virtuoso Takes the World Championship with the V-Acco…

Cory PesaturoMeet Cory Pesaturo, the 23-year-old accordion wizard who claimed the title ?World Champion? at the prestigious 2009 Coupe Mondiale World Accordion Championships.


Hubert Gall – Professional Musician, Accordionist, Roland Owner

Hubert GallMeet the man behind the accordion in Cirque du Soleil?s KÀ and find out why he relies on Roland.


Myron McKinley – Growing with the V-Piano

Myron McKinleyPianist, producer, and songwriter Myron McKinley, currently musical director with Earth, Wind & Fire, believes the V-Piano gives keyboard players something to call their own.


George Duke – Touring, Entertaining, and the V-Piano

George DukeWith more than 30 years and dozens of albums under his belt, George is still touring and entertaining audiences. Find out more about this living legend.


Doug DeAngelis – Setting The TV Scene with Roland

Doug DeAngelisThere is one constant in this successful composer, keyboard player, music director, and improviser?s history: Roland keyboards.


Jetro da Silva – Around the World with Roland

Jetro da SilvaWhile collaborating with artists such as Whitney Houston, Jamie Fox, Patti Labelle, and others, Jetro da Silva has found the best combination of touch and sound in Roland?s flagship RD-700GX.


Frank Gambale – Guitar Innovator from Down Under

Frank GambaleLook inside the mind of a true musical innovator and at the BOSS gear that plays an integral part in this ?Sweep Picker?s? music.


Lisa Harriton – A Smash Hit with the Smashing Pumpkins

Lisa HarritonFind out how this respected jazz pianist and singer uses Roland keyboards to amp up Smashing Pumpkins? sound.


Ladytron – Ladytron on Roland

LadytronLadytron reveals secrets for translating the excitement and mood of studio productions to the stage.


Adrian Belew – Taking Guitar Tone to the VG-99th Power

Adrian BelewAs one of the first guitarists to embrace guitar synthesis in the early ?80s with Roland?s GR-300, Adrian Belew has taken guitar tone to the moon and back with Roland. Find out what he?s doing these days with the VG-99.


John Oates & Jed Leiber – 1,000 Miles of Rock, Soul, and Roland

John Oates & Jed LeiberJohn Oates, half of the best-selling duo Hall & Oates, along with co-writer, producer, and keyboard player Jed Leiber leaned on Roland to create Oates? forthcoming solo release ?1,000 Miles of Life.?


Asia – Rising from the Ashes with ?Phoenix?

AsiaThe original lineup of iconic ?80s band Asia is back ? in top form ? and rocking as hard as ever.


Brian Culbertson – Bringing Back the Funk with Roland

Brian CulbertsonChicago-native Brian Culbertson has emerged as one of the brightest stars of contemporary jazz. Learn more about Brian and see him in action with Roland.


Kevin Ricard – Percussionist For, Well, Seemingly Everyone

Kevin RicardWhether he?s recording with Christina Aguliera, Kenny Loggins, and others, or groovin? on American Idol, percussionist Kevin Ricard turns to Roland to get the job done.


Jan Stevens – Primed for Prime Time with Roland

Jan StevensFind out how this Emmy-nominated composer and multi-instrumentalist uses Roland instruments to create a unique musical personality for some of TV?s top-rated shows.


Taku Hirano – Artist Profile

Taku HiranoWhen he?s touring with top notch acts such as Fleetwood Mac, Whitney Houston, Bette Midler, or Lionel Richie, percussionist Taku Hirano reaches for Roland.

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