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- What was Herbie Hancock's biggest hit?
- What movie is the song Rockit?
- Who scratched on Herbie Hancock's Rockit?
- Who did Herbie Hancock tour with in 1983?
What was Herbie Hancock's biggest hit?
Hancock's best-known compositions include "Cantaloupe Island", "Watermelon Man", "Maiden Voyage" and "Chameleon", all of which are jazz standards. During the 1980s, he enjoyed a hit single with the electronic instrumental "Rockit", a collaboration with bassist/producer Bill Laswell.
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What movie is the song Rockit?
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Herbie Hancock is a critically acclaimed pianist who many listeners will remember for composing the 1983 jazz- hip hop fusion track Rockit.
Who scratched on Herbie Hancock's Rockit?
The track was driven by its deejay scratch style, performed primarily by DXT, and its music video created by Godley & Creme, which was put in high rotation on MTV. "Rockit" won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance in 1983, and it won five MTV Video Music Awards in 1984.
Who did Herbie Hancock tour with in 1983?
In 1983, a new pull to the alternative side led Herbie to a series of collaborations with Bill Laswell. The first, 'Future Shock', again struck platinum, and the single “Rockit” rocked the dance and R&B charts, winning a Grammy for Best R&B Instrumental. The video of the track won five MTV awards.
