He dropped out of studying at the University of Southern California in 1929 to support his family through the great depression by full-time teaching, and designed a method that combined classical and jazz music.
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The Rhodes piano became a popular instrument in jazz in the late 1960s, particularly for several sideman who played with Miles Davis.
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By 1942, Rhodes was working for the Army Air Corps, where he was asked to devise a teaching program to provide therapy for soldiers recovering from combat in hospital.
The song was inspired by the number of keys on Pinera's Rhodes piano.
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Megalithic Symphony (2011) – vocals, synth, drums, percussion, keyboards, bass guitar, Rhodes piano, guitar, piano
Among the exhibits there are numerous preliminary models and unique items such as a Hohner Clavinet, Rhodes Piano, Mellotron as well as original instruments from international stars like Keith Emerson (Emerson, Lake & Palmer), Geoff Downes (Asia), Peter Wolf (Frank Zappa) and Tangerine Dream.
Zac Rae – Rhodes piano (tracks 3, 4); Chamberlin (tracks 3, 4, 8–10); Farfisa organ (tracks 5, 8); piano (tracks 5, 10); clavinet, organ (track 7); Wurlitzer (tracks 7, 9); tack piano (track 8); synthesizer (track 10)
Musicians on After The Dance include Jon Graboff of Ryan Adams and The Cardinals on pedal steel, Eric Silver on mandolin, Marc Swersky on bass, Justin King on electric guitar, Ehren Ebbage on acoustic guitar and Andy Letke of DeSol on rhodes piano and banjo.
Jack White of The White Stripes uses a vintage Rhodes Piano Bass live, particularly on performances of My Doorbell.