Robert Arthur Moog was an American engineer and electronic music pioneer. He was the founder of the synthesizer manufacturer Moog Music and the inventor of the first commercial synthesizer, the Moog synthesizer, which debuted in 1964. In 1970, Moog released a more portable model, the Minimoog, described as the most famous and influential synthesizer in history. Among Moog's honors are a Technical Grammy Award, received in 2002, and an induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. #moog #el

389K views · 6.4K reactions | Happy Birthday, Bob Moog!  However you choose to pronounce it, the invention of the first Moog synthesizer and Bob Moog’s innovations forever shaped how we hear, enjoy, and explore sound.  Join us today as we celebrate and honor his legacy. We hope you find time to get lost in a new instrument, explore a passion project, or simply enjoy listening to the work of your favorite artists. #Moog #MoogMusic #BobMoog #Moogsynthesizers | Moog Music | Facebook