By rssfeeds-admin Hancock began his career as a pianist at age 11, playing with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. His first album, “Takin’ Off,” was released in 1961, after which Hancock worked with Miles Davis for five years.
Recognized as one of the greatest pianists of all time, Hancock explored the use of electronic instruments in his music. In 1983, his single “Rockit” became a hit on MTV.
He also wrote the scores for several films, including Blow-Up (1966), Death Wish (1974), and Round Midnight (1987), for which he won an Academy Award.
Hancock has won 12 Grammy Awards over the past 2 decades.
Hard Rock Live announced that Hancock will perform at the Hard Rock Casino Rockford on Friday, October 24th.
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 4th, on Ticketmaster and at the Hard Rock Live box office.
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