RIP - Bob Moog

Hello,
As many of you probably know, Bob Moog has passed away. Details can be found on the Moog Music website:

http://www.moogmusic.com/

 

A few years ago Kobe, Japan based musician Sunao Inami made a project called "Endless Moog" where he set up his modular to play by itself and streamed it on the internet 24/7. Occasionally people would come by and change some parameters

http://www.artskool.biz/newpics/nicktrip2/moog.jpg

Sadly the streaming Moog and the real Dr. Moog eventually came to an end though I'm sure people will continue to make and appreciate sounds with Moog instruments forever.

I had the chance to speak a couple times with Bob last year. I recalled and mentioned that I had spoken to Tomita-san a few years before and mentioned his continuing appreciation of his instruments. Bob spoke likewise of his music.

 

That's great, Nick. Thanks for sharing.

 

Bob Moog's family created a webspace to keep everyone updated on his condition over the past month or so:

www.caringbridge.org/visit/bobmoog

It was interesting to note that Tomita-san signed the guestbook on 8-21-05, before knowing about Moog's passing. It takes a little effort to locate, but if you find the guestbook page with entrys on 8-21-05, Tomita-san signed it 6:56PM CDT.

 

A couple trivial theories when it comes to timing.

I believe word in Japan spread that he was ill only one or 2 days before he died. Most Americans and Europeans found out in June or July.

I would assume that Tomita-san would have needed someone to help him write in English and then register on the site to post it after being informed by Roland.