Musicians and fans have attended a memorial service for synthesiser pioneer Dr Robert Moog, who, as previously reported, died on Sunday from brain cancer. The service took place at the Orange Peel rock club in Asheville, North Carolina.
Among those paying tribute were film composer Wendy Carlos who worked with Moog on 'A Clockwork Orange', who said "He was a scientist who spoke music. I was a musician who spoke science." Former Yes man Rick Wakeman made his tribute to Moog prior to the service, saying he "changed the face of popular music". Wakeman told BBC news "If he had been British he would have been knighted for sure and been Sir Bob. He was a genius and a gentleman. A rare combination. I, and keyboard players past, present and future, owe a debt of gratitude to this great man. He will live for ever in what he gave to music. We always had such great fun whenever we met up. I shall miss him immensely. His loss is immeasurable, but his memory and legacy eternal."
Back at the memorial, son Matt Moog said: "In the final weeks of his life, he was bedridden. He often was brought to tears as he envisioned himself dancing with his wife, Ileana." He continued "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off."