Robert Moog
Robert Arthur "Bob" Moog Born (1934-05-23)May 23, 1934 New York City Died August 21, 2005(2005-08-21) (aged 71) Asheville, North Carolina Nationality American Alma mater Queens College, New York (B.S., Physics, 1957) Columbia University (B.S.E.E.) Cornell University (Ph.D., Engineering Physics, 1965) Occupation Electronic music pioneer, inventor of Moog synthesizer Entrepreneur Spouse(s) Shirleigh Moog (m. 1958; three daughters, one son) Ileana Grams (1996-his death) Relatives Laura Moog Lanier (daughter) Matthew Moog (son) Michelle Moog-Koussa (daughter) Renee Moog (daughter) Miranda Richmond (daughter of Ileana Grams) Robert Arthur "Bob" Moog (/ˈmoʊɡ/ MOHG; May 23, 1934 – August 21, 2005), founder of Moog Music, was an American pioneer of electronic music, best known as the inventor of the Moog synthesizer. Moog's innovative electronic design is employed in numerous synthesizers including the Minimoog Model D, Minimoog Voyager, Little Phatty, Moog Taurus Bass Pedals, Moog Minitaur, and the Moogerfooger line of effects pedals.