On 28th October 1982 I bought my TR-808 from Hobbs Music in Lancaster. It’s been in constant use ever since, never disappointing. How much did I pay for this wonderful machine? The princely sum of £450 !!

Now, 40 years since its original inception, Roland‘s TR-808 continues to be a household sound, heard in house, hip hop, trap, pop and everything in between. The drum machine’s legacy lives on, seemingly forever, as it’s placed in the NAMM Museum of Making Music TECnology Hall Of Fame, with an official ceremony held at Winter NAMM this month. The Hall Of Fame recognises audio products and innovations that have made a significant impact on audio technology and production.