RIP

Robert Moog passed away today. You musicians will pricking your ears up about now, but for the rest of you, this man invented the musical synthesizer*. He died from an inoperable brain tumor**. He was only 71.

For the record, his early synths, despite their analogue cheesiness ( I say quirky coolness), seem to be regaining popularity. Great, I say! I love the way they sound!

Now, I just hope Les Paul sticks around with us for a while longer.

*Yes, I know all about the theremin, but that's a not really a synth.
**Synth haters, show some respect and hold your jokes, please.