RIP Bob Moog

[brassnaked]

R.I.P. Robert (Bob) Moog, inventor of the "Moog Synthesizer"

[Tim Price]

amen

Moog changed music-
Without him things would be way different.
May he RIP. What a vivid and inspirational genius.

[ChicagoJazz]

I am not a keyboard player but have known of Moog synthesizers for many years and understand how revolutionary Mr. Moog's work and inventions are to music. But I am affected by his passing in a more personal way as I work for his son, Matthew Moog, who is the CEO of my company, CoolSavings, Inc. in Chicago. While the son never developed into a musical genius like his father, he has become quite a business innovator in his own right - very good genes in that family. Matt Moog has set-up a scholarship in his father's honor - some preliminary information about making a contribution can be found at the following website: www.moogmusic.com.

There is also a website where friends, colleagues, and those who appreciate Robert Moog's work can share their comments and condolences with the Moog family - this page can be found at:

http://www.caringbridge.com/cb/inputSiteName.do?method=search&siteName=bobmoog

RIP Robert Moog.

[DirkW]

Stories on Dr. Moog from NPR:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4810689

[rini]

The first time I heard Moog's synthesizer(s) they were simply sensational.

Walter Carlos' work on the Lp "Switched-On Bach" using 'moogs' made me a lifelong synth enthusiast.
Bach's lovely little Chorale Prelude "Werde munter, mein Gemuhte" played on Dr. Moog's instrument was simply moving.
I still have my small working room ('home studio') full of synths. But, alas, not a single (hardware) Moog. Maybe some day...

rini

[ralph lh]

Yes, another sad passing.

Along with all the jazz greats that we talk about on this forum, Robert Moog was one of those greats of the last century in his own right. Without the origins of the synth, I wonder where we would be today considering all the bands/genres that use electronics in one way or another. Synthesized sounds form such a large part of our aural world.

I remember working on one of the early Moog synths when I was doing my music degree. Initially I was totally blown away with all the patch cords and little switches which seemed so intimidating. The more I played with that synth and found so many facinating sounds, the more I became involved with electronic music. I still carry the facination of electroacoustic music to this day although my musical focus now is the sax and jazz.

Another milestone in musical history. Another great innovator has left us. We can hope that he continues to enjoy the music.
Ralph

[newking70]

it amazes me that he actully was able to buy back his company, truely a revolutionary