(NHK has two AM radio stations just for educational contents.)
Nippon-housou was established in 1958 and most popular AM radio station.
Takada Fumio's Biverly Hills, is hosted by famous TV program writer, Fumio Takada.
The program was started in 1989, Monday through Friday, 11:30-12:59. It has variuous topics douring the show, and one of them is introducing "Masters and pupils" in various categories.
Content of this part is, pupils show their love and respect to their masters.
Pupils from Kabuki, Sumo-wrestling, TV actor or anything, pupils were picked up weekly and introduced in that program.
Roger M.T. of Queer was introduced as Roger's pupil although he hasn't met his master, Mr.Roger Taylor yet. WHY?? Roger M.T.'s vast love and respect to Mr.Roger Taylor lead him to collect his drum kits in each tour as well as to do reserch the instruments throughly. He believes Roger's drum sound is the hidden keys of Queen legend. In order to play Queen songs with reality as tribute bands, nothing can be done without Roger's drumsound.
The producer liked this story very much. He is a Queen fan also, but thought it is quite unique point of view, to do research Queen sounds from the bottom.
The interview was done inside Roger M.T.'s drum training room by famous comedian, Azu-max.(on left)
You can see modified and expanded Roland TD20 with extra pads, real LUDWIG B/O bass drum and snare with TD20 triggers and silent mesh heads. This kit is based on 1980 The Game Tour.
The program was broadcasted for 22 minutes long, featuring Radio Ga Ga (Full chorus!) as it is the first and biggest hit by "The Master", Mr. Roger Taylor.
