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Bob Moog, Synth Pioneer, Dies at 71

Phobiac - 8-22-2005 at 07:19 AM

http://moogmusic.com/?cat_id=83

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Bob's Body Leaves Us

Photo of Bob at work in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — August 21, 2005 — Bob died this afternoon at his home in Asheville, N.C. He was 71. Bob was diagnosed with brain cancer (glioblastoma multiforme or GBM) in late April 2005. He had received both radiation treatment and chemotherapy to help combat the disease. He is survived by his wife, Ileana, his five children, Laura Moog Lanier, Matthew Moog, Michelle Moog-Koussa, Renee Moog, and Miranda Richmond; and the mother of his children, Shirleigh Moog.

Bob was warm and outgoing. He enjoyed meeting people from all over the world. He especially appreciated what Ileana referred to as "the magical connection" between music-makers and their instruments.

A public Memorial Celebration is planned for The Orange Peel for noon, Wednesday, August 26th. Fans and friends can also direct their sympathies or remembrances to www.caringbridge.com/visit/bobmoog.

Bob's family has established The Bob Moog Foundation dedicated to the Advancement of Electronic Music in his memory. Many of his longtime collaborators including musicians, engineers and educators have agreed to sit on its executive board including David Borden, Wendy Carlos, Joel Chadabpe, John Eaton, David Mash, and Rick Wakeman. For more information about the foundation, contact Matthew Moog at mattmoog@yahoo.com.

We'll miss you Bob.


minimandy14 - 8-22-2005 at 12:07 PM

Whose bob? That link doesn't work. . . .

minimandy14 - 8-22-2005 at 12:07 PM

Wait, nevermind. . . .I just read the subject line. . . . but the link still doesn't work

7cut - 8-23-2005 at 10:13 AM

friend of mine wants to move to Asheville....

oooh Bob Moog, you´ll be missed !!!!!!!

:no:



Neuwave - 8-27-2005 at 04:43 PM

Wow! I didn't hear this. Thanks Phob. It's info like this I come here for.


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He is survived by his wife, Ileana, his five children, Laura Moog Lanier, Matthew Moog, Michelle Moog-Koussa, Renee Moog, and Miranda Richmond; and the mother of his children, Shirleigh Moog.


how cool would it be to have that last name. I saw a new software that simulates a Moog. I want it, but I want a real Moog more.



minimandy14 - 8-27-2005 at 06:19 PM

moog shmoog.

Neuwave - 8-27-2005 at 08:13 PM

are you following me?:duh:

minimandy14 - 8-27-2005 at 09:09 PM

I think the real question here is, are you following ME?

7cut - 8-29-2005 at 05:51 AM

i always mixed up moogs, synthies and grooveboxes .....honestly, i still do. for it´s all
somehow various names for (almost) the same thing, eh?