Description: (Founder of Moog Music and the Inventor of the First Commercial Synthesizer)
Robert Moog was an American engineer and electronic music pioneer who invented the first commercial synthesizer, the Moog synthesizer, in 1964. He founded Moog Music, a synthesizer manufacturer, and introduced the iconic Minimoog in 1970. Moog's groundbreaking innovations, including the voltage-controlled oscillator and modularity, transformed electronic music production. Although not a skilled businessman, his significant contributions to synthesizer technology and popular music are highly acclaimed. He continued designing instruments through his company, Moog Music, until his passing in 2005.