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CitizenKing
08-21-2005, 11:57 PM
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.

No public memorial is planned. Fans and friends can 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.

Adam Crocker
08-22-2005, 12:01 AM
The creator of the Moog Synthesizer is dead?

This is indeed a sad day for electronic music. http://www.issue9mm.com/forum/images/smiles/icon_frown.gif

*Plays Brian Eno's Another Green World in tribute*

Shellhead
08-22-2005, 11:55 AM
My tribute will be to play Morcheeba's "Moog Island" tonight. It's a nice little trip hop song: sad, mysterious, elegant and sexy.

Lame Duck !
08-22-2005, 11:08 PM
I have no problem saying that, when I read that bob moog had died, I started to cry a little bit ... just cant help it. Played Brian Eno's Another Green World and Bowie's Heroes all day today.

Deathstroke
08-23-2005, 05:31 AM
Also posted in the Musician's Obituary thread!

RickThunderclees
08-23-2005, 05:47 AM
Emerson Lake and Palmer/ Yes, will be playing a tribute from my home theater center tonight from 6-8...all are welcome

SlightlyMad
08-23-2005, 08:56 AM
Sad news indeed. I picked up this DVD (http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00095L94W/qid=1124808285/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_10_1/026-7183851-6978812) a couple of weeks ago (although much cheaper than the copy advertised). It's a must-have for any Moog fans & now a lasting record of the man & his works.