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Monday August 22, 2005

Bob Moog Dies

Electronic music pioneer Bob Moog died of cancer on August 21, 2005, at his home in Asheville, North Carolina. His invention, the Moog synthsizer, was the first widely used electronic instrument, and revolutionized the way music was made. He will be missed.

For more information on Bob Moog's career, and for remembrance and memorial information, please visit Moog Music.

Our condolences to his friends and family.