[EP 379] The Sound Architect: How Robert Margouleff Shaped Stevie Wonder & DEVO

About this episode

This episode features an interview with Robert Margouleff discussing his influence on Stevie Wonder and DEVO during a transformative era in music.

This episode features an interview with Robert Margouleff, author of Shaping Sounds: Stevie Wonder, DEVO, The Synth Revolution, and My Life Behind the Music . Grammy Award-winning producer Robert Margouleff takes you inside one of the most groundbreaking eras in music history. From co-creating the massive TONTO synthesizer to helping shape Stevie Wonder’s classic run of albums— Music of My Mind , Talking Book , Innervisions , and Fulfillingness’ First Finale —Margouleff shares firsthand stories of innovation, risk-taking, and redefining what popular music could sound like. He also reflects on his work during the rise of the synth revolution, his connection to DEVO, and the creative breakthroughs that changed recording forever. This is a rare, in-depth conversation with the man behind the sound. Purchase a copy of Shaping Sounds: Stevie Wonder, DEVO, The Synth Revolution, and My Life Behind the Music Visit Robert Margouleff's website Email Robert Margouleff: Robert.Margouleff@gmail.com ---------- 🎧 Listen Ad-Free on Patreon Support Booked On Rock and get every new episode completely commercial-free with the Backstage Pass. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BookedOnRock 🛒 Old…

People in this episode

Host: Eric Senich

Guest: Robert Margouleff

Topics covered

• music history
• synth revolution
• interview
• innovation
• recording breakthroughs

Keywords

• Robert Margouleff
• Stevie Wonder
• DEVO
• synthesizer
• music innovation
• Grammy Award
• recording history

Sponsors

Old Glory

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TONTO, DEVO, Booked On Rock, The Boneless Podcasting Network

Books & works: Shaping Sounds: Stevie Wonder, DEVO, The Synth Revolution, and My Life Behind the Music, Music of My Mind, Talking Book, Innervisions, Fulfillingness’ First Finale

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