Mellotronists

kinchmusic@... wrote:

>  Hi all. I would just like to pay tribute to this wonderful man who's
> instruments have inspired most of us over the years. He died yesterday
> 21st Aug. Read more
> here..http://www.caringbridge.com/cb/inputSiteName.do?method=search&siteName=bobmoogThough
> perhaps slightly off topic. The story of Moogs and Mellotrons have
> been closely linked over the years. How many of us have had a minimoog
> on top of our trons? A classic combination in my view.A true genius
> who's contribution to music over the latter part of the 20th Century
> will undoubtedly go underrated as far as the general public is
> concerned. But not so here I think.God bless him.    Andy K
>
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>
> Hello Andy and everyone,
>
> It couldn't be worded any better, that Trons and Moogs were linked
> over the years. Just like our American peanut butter and jelly
> sandwiches,
> or eggs and bacon, etc....
>
>
> Some time yesterday (Bob's passing unknown then),
> I watched the video "YESSONGS" with Rick Wakeman's performance
> of  "Six Wives of Henry VIII" on Moogs and Trons.
>
> A fitting tribute to the man whose oscillators,amplifiers,and envelope
>
> controllers brought electronic music from tech-labs onto the stage.
> I still have my. orig. LP of "Switched On Bach" by Walter (before
> Wendy) Carlos , which I shall listen to today. In the '70s, I had a
> Mini-Moog
> atop #681 as a member of  my short-lived band in NJ .
>
> ...Wow, I can just imagine the conversation happening now between
> Bob Moog and Les Bradley........ God Bless them.....
>
> Will be watching the media channels today for a story or hopefully
> some mention of Mr. Moog's life and contributions.
>
> Sincerely, -- Jerry Korb