DirectionNecessary82 t1_iuivj6i wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:44 PM Reply to comment by Apnea53 in What kind of instrument do you think adds a lot to a songs vibe? by ryuundo I think you'll find King Crimson was the first mainstream band to include a violinist as a regular member. KC was around for years before ELO. It's a Beautiful Day's leader, David LaFlamme, was a violinist in the 60's, although they weren't a household name. Ultravox and Roxy Music both had violinists as members too. Permalink Parent 4
DirectionNecessary82 t1_iuhyrfx wrote on October 31, 2022 at 2:01 PM Reply to What kind of instrument do you think adds a lot to a songs vibe? by ryuundo I love violins and cellos in rock bands. Permalink 7
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Reply to comment by Apnea53 in What kind of instrument do you think adds a lot to a songs vibe? by ryuundo
I think you'll find King Crimson was the first mainstream band to include a violinist as a regular member. KC was around for years before ELO.
It's a Beautiful Day's leader, David LaFlamme, was a violinist in the 60's, although they weren't a household name.
Ultravox and Roxy Music both had violinists as members too.