And while some studios saved money by using little-known musicians, he preferred top names.
From their beginnings a decade ago, the Roots have used live musicians instead of a disc jockey.
Max Cavalera explained on the band's website that he wanted to use different musicians as part of the group for each album.
They rarely rely on samples when producing, preferring to use live musicians.
This is one of the few Led Zeppelin songs to use outside musicians.
Once in a while I used other musicians in the studio for a single record, though it was usually my own crew.
They considered using additional musicians, but their sentimental attachment to a four-piece prevailed.
They used local Peace Corps men, & local musicians whenever possible.
John used musicians that were either his or Brown's friends.
And she didn't use Nashville songs or musicians on her albums.