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August 23, 2005

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Bob Moog is dead...

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Robert Moog, whose name became synonymous with electronic music in the 1960s and ’70s through the invention of his self-named synthesizers, has died in Asheville, N.C. He was 71.
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Bob Moog (1934-2005)Bob Moog was a sort of hero to me and some of my electronic music-loving friends. He was the one that made analog synthesis accessible and usable. If you’ve listened to popular music in, say, the last thirty years or so, you’ve probably heard a Moog synthesizer on a few of the songs.

People still use Moog synthesizers today and are constantly trying to emulate their sound in software form. They’re crazy beasts to actually play, but can make all sorts of cool noises. Somewhat easier to play was the , but you still had to know what you were doing.

The website has put up a nice little eulogy on their front page. Also, if you ever want to learn more about this innovative man and the synthsizers he invented, check out the documentary by .

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Comments (4):
just read this yesterday. sad..

dennisthemenace () - August 23, 2005 at 1:07 pm

well its a lonely blog for bob, isn’t it. Sheesh.

dennisthemenace () - August 25, 2005 at 7:44 pm

Moog rocked. It’s a shame he is gone, but really cool that he left us with such a cool sounding toy!!

Andy Michael () (URL) - August 30, 2005 at 10:11 pm

True that.

timsamoff () (URL) - August 31, 2005 at 09:19 am

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