What does it sound like when 1,000 musicians play “Born to be Wild” all at once?

January 23, 2024 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

It’s not just communist counties like China and North Korea that can stage mass entertainment events. The Rockin’ 1000, the Italy-based organization, specializes in gathering at least a thousand musicians together in a big venue to all collaborate on a song. Here’s another example of something they did: a performance in Paris where everyone played Steppenwolf’s “Born to be Wild.” And yes, a motorcycle was involved. (Via Rick J)

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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