Didier Lockwood
Didier Lockwood was a French violinist. He played in the French rock band Magma in the 1970s, and was known for his use of electric amplification and his experimentation with different sounds on the electric violin.
Career
In 1979, Lockwood released his first album as a leader, New World, and recorded more than 20 albums. In 1994, he moved to New York City for two years. During that time he recorded two albums, New York Rendez Vous and Storyboard. Lockwood's influences include violinist Jean-Luc Ponty. He started playing electric violin after hearing Ponty on the album King Kong: [Jean-Luc Ponty Plays the Music of Frank Zappa]. Another important influence was Frenchman Stéphane Grappelli. In 2000, Lockwood recorded a tribute album to Grappelli. Lockwood died at the age of 62 on February 18, 2018.Discography
In Magma
On some Magma albums, Lockwood is listed under his Kobaïan name: Stöth Malawëlëkaahm.As leader
Thank You Friends with Francois Cahen New World Surya Live in Montreux Fusion Fasten Seat Belts Trio The Kid Out of the Blue Rhythm & BLU Absolutely Live 1.2.3.4 Au Clair de La Lune Lune Froide Colors Caron/Ecay/Lockwood For Evans Sake Solal Lockwood Onztet de Violon Jazz New York Rendez-Vous Storyboard Round About Silence Omkara Globe Trotter Les Mouettes Tribute to Stephane Grappelli Le Jazz & La Diva Waltz Club La Reine Soleil For Stephane Le Jazz & La Diva Opus II Brothers Apesantar- ''Open Doors''