Which musician played all 27 instruments on his debut album “For You”? Answer
The musician who famously played all 27 instruments on his 1978 debut album “For You” was Prince. This astonishing display of multi-instrumental proficiency and creative control immediately showcased his immense talent and set the stage for his groundbreaking career.
At the young age of 19 when “For You” was released, Prince was not only responsible for writing, composing, and arranging all the tracks (with only a co-writing credit on the lyrics for “Soft and Wet”), but he also personally performed every single instrument heard on the record. The album’s liner notes meticulously listed all 27 instruments he played, which included various types of guitars (acoustic, electric, bass), pianos (acoustic, Fender Rhodes), an array of synthesizers (ARP, Moog, Oberheim), drums, a wide range of percussion instruments (like congas, water drums, finger cymbals, handclaps), and even orchestra bells (glockenspiel). This level of self-contained musical creation on a major label debut was virtually unheard of at the time.
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