Cyrus Langhorne
Music duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis received some mainstream spotlight this past month after being honored at the 2016 Roland International Press Conference in Anaheim, California.
According to a new press release, Jam, Lewis and fellow music veteran Jeff “Skunk” Baxter were recognized by the major electronic music instrument company with its inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award trophies.
The Roland Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals for their invaluable contributions to the music industry while using Roland and/or BOSS gear throughout their careers. Chris Halon, Roland Corporation U.S. Vice President, Marketing, served as master of ceremonies for the gala event that was attended by artists, musicians and leading journalists from the music industry. (Press Release)
Roland Corporation U.S. President & CEO Jay Wanamaker presented the awards to the three musicians.
“The Roland Lifetime Achievement Award was created to honor true innovators for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the music industry and their long-time association with our company and its brands,” stated Jay Wanamaker. “We present these awards to Jeff “Skunk” Baxter for his body of work and contributions to our Roland and BOSS guitar products, and to Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis for helping to define Roland’s iconic sound and decades of making indelible music using our keyboards, sound modules and drum machines. You are truly part of the Roland family and continue to be on the cutting edge of the music scene. We thank you for your contributions to Roland and to music and the recording arts.” (Press Release)
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are most known for their run in the music biz and working with various high-profile artists like Janet Jackson.
