While Robert Moog began developing the technology back in the 60s, it wasn't until I was in middle school that I first heard the words "Moog synthesizer."
It wasn't long before I started paying attention and hearing the sounds, the magic, it could add to a songs of my formative years - especially the 80s.
Herbie Hancock led the charge, with other artists like Thomas Dolby imbedding bass lines in our head in songs like Blinded Me With Science. (Admit it, the turntable in your head just came on.)
Today, Google honors Robert Moog with an interactive graphic on their home page.
So today when you Google, stop a moment before you search for "fuschia hotpants," "men who love monkeys eating bananas," or "best brownie recipe EVER" and Moogle up a tune.
And who can forget the Captain of Captain and Tennille. That guy could Moog.
Posted by: Nikki in NYC | Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 07:19 AM
Ahhhhh, that Muskrat Love....
Posted by: Linda to Nikki | Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 07:21 AM
Rockit by Herbie Hancock and Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby. Love, love, love for just jamming out. "She's "poultry" in motion..."
Posted by: Kerry | Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 08:32 PM
Yes, my inner iPod just turned on - not sure what to play first - I'm trapped between "She blinded me with science ..." and "Muskrat Sally and Muskrat Sam ..." -- what were those musical geniuses thinking? That's almost as bad as "Dead Skunk in the Middle of the Road", except I think they left the Moog out of that one.
Posted by: Theresa from Virginia | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 07:35 AM