Didier Lockwood

Didier Lockwood (Calais, France, 11 February 1956 – 18 February 2018) was a French jazz violinist. He played in the progressive rock/jazz fusion band Magma in the 1970s and was known for his use of electric amplification and experimentation on different sounds on the electric violin. In 1979, Lockwood released his first album as a leader, New World, and subsequently recorded more than 20 albums. In 1994, Lockwood moved to New York City for two years. During that time he recorded two albums, New York Rendez Vous and Storyboard.