Moog, Bob (Robert), 1934-2005

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Dates:
Birth 1934-05-23
Death 2005-08-21
Birth 1934-05-23
Death 2005-08-21
Gender:
Male
Americans
English, English,

Biographical notes:

Robert Arthur Moog (/moʊɡ/ MOHG; May 23, 1934 – August 21, 2005) was an American engineer and pioneer of electronic music. He was the founder of Moog Music and the inventor of the first commercial synthesizer, the Moog synthesizer, debuted in 1964. This was followed in 1970 by a more portable model, the Minimoog, described as the most famous and influential synthesizer in history.

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Subjects:

  • Synthesizer (Musical instrument)

Occupations:

  • Engineers
  • Inventors

Places:

  • NC, US
  • NY, US

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