Bleep, bloop, squelch. Photograph: AP
We're a bit late with this one, sorry. But we were saddened to hear that Bob Moog, father of the synthesiser, godfather of all electronic music, nice bloke, died on Monday. The memorial service is today.
You may not be familiar with Dr Moog's life, but if you have ever listened to a piece of music that included a bleep you are probably familiar with this work. The man changed the course of music history.
Blog music editor raises a quizzical eyebrow.
Note: this post is meant as a tribute to the great Dr Bob Moog. It should not be read as an endorsement of the worst excesses of Prog Rock. Just as Einstein cannot be blamed for the use of nuclear weapons in war, Moog cannot be blamed for Rick Wakeman.
