iamlark Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 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 24th. Fans and friends can also direct their sympathies or remembrances to Caring BridgeBob'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.Source: http://www.moogmusic.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanstaafl Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 Damn!!! I've owned MOOG products since the early 70's. 3 mini's, multi, poly, micro.This man defined and created the popular synthesis movement. He was not really a musician. He was an engineer and a scientist. He created. He understood the parameters of the subject in which he was so proficient, electronic engineering. He also understood the physics of 'sound', and created magnificent machines to realize the sounds electronically.I believe many on this list have the same properties. Engineers, garage geniuses, entrepreneurs.If you have a spriritual construct / belief structure... pray for his family and his memory.If you admire the 'spirit' of his convictions, BUILD STUFF !!!His best legacy would be that we all honor his accomplishments, respect his memory, and strive to meet or excel his knowledgebase.In my mind, TK has done ALL OF THE ABOVE!!!Let us all grieve, but look to the future and propagate the knowledge !gb :'( :'( :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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