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Alvin Lucier, who saw sonic poetry in pencils and soundscapes everywhere, has died
An imaginative generation continues to pass away from us, now with the death of Alvin Lucier.
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Andy Barker of 808 State has died
This time of loss continues, and another gone-to-soon obituary to write. Andy Barker has died at age 53 “after a short period of illness” according to the group.
Remembering dub innovator Lee “Scratch” Perry
We overstate the impact of a lot of musical legends. But then there’s Lee “Scratch” Perry, and overstatement is a challenge.
RIP Berlin synth, drum machine legend Manfred Fricke of MFB
Peter Kirn - June 29, 2021
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Peter Zinovieff, UK synth pioneer and EMS co-founder, has died
Peter Kirn - June 28, 2021
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RIP Joel Chadabe, a leader of electronic music, interactive musicianship, and teaching
Peter Kirn - May 6, 2021
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Wowa Cwejman, synthesizer designer, has died at 72
Peter Kirn - February 1, 2021
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