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Synthesizer Pioneer Bob Moog Dies

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the electronica-fans-unite dept.

Sigalarm writes "CNN is reporting that synthesizer pioneer and all-around vanguard of electronic music Bob Moog has passed away at age 71. Dr. Moog built his first electronic instrument -- the theremin -- at age 14 and made the MiniMoog, 'the first compact, easy-to-use synthesizer,' in 1964. He was the first to bring the electronic synthesizer within reach of most musicians, and his MiniMoog is still highly praised and often emulated, to this day."

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  1. Re:A sad day in music history by That's+Unpossible! · · Score: -1, Flamebait

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    According to you and the ravers who had their party raided. Permit me to yawn. Let me know when the facts come out in court.

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    Ironically, the word ironically is often used incorrectly.