Billy Corgan Joins Effort To Create Moog Museum

Billy Corgan is lending a hand to preserve the musical legacy of electronic synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog by creating a museum about his life and work.

The Smashing Pumpkins frontman is working with the Bob Moog Foundation to establish the museum and scholarships in his name.

"I believe Bob Moog to be one of the great visionaries of our time," said Corgan in a statement.

"His ideas far transcend use in just music, and to this day continue to have impact in everything from rock to rap to quantum physics. I strongly believe many people all over the world would benefit from being able to interact with the thoughts, ideas, inventions, and life of Dr Moog."

When Moog died in 2005, he left his archives in a state of disrepair. Now Corgan and the Moog Foundation are working to restore and preserve them in the museum.

For further information, visit Moogfoundation.org.

Credits foe the info to NME.com.

Comments

Can I lend my support too?

[SublimeGuitar]

I would gladly donate money... if i wasnt saving up for a Moogerfooger FreqBox

[any14doomsday]

Id like to see this, Moog are truly awesome !

[flambe chicken]

Moog ftw!

he deserves to be honoured by everyone.

[sottpwn]

'Mon the Moog!

Ftw.

[RHCP94]

Coolio for Corgan and Moog.

If its Corgan supporting it, hopefully it'll be in Chicago .

[Metallica708]

Nice.

Wait, what has Moog got to do with Quantam Physics? (Not being nasty, just generally)

[kidsthesedays]

Metallica708 wrote:

Nice.

Wait, what has Moog got to do with Quantam Physics? (Not being nasty, just generally)

he was a physist...he invented like special low pass filters and such.

although i'm still not QUITE certain he ever had much of an impact on the scientific physics community lol.

[musiclover2399]

I agree with paint it black, one of the best things about the city is the collection of museums, I hope this one gets added.

[cherub_rocker07]

i gotta see this.

and yeah, it will probably be in Chicago.

[scarfacesuit]

This really makes me want to buy a Moogerfooger. I've always wanted one, but this has compelled me to honestly fork out the cash for it.

[astrocreep71]

I am so glad to see an artist (especially one as "different" or maybe "eccentric" as BC) supporting something, that matters to him, that isn't just totally radical or turn-offish (i.e. burning candles kills taste buds of female orangutangs,or something ridiculous like that). I personally have no knowledge of Dr. Moog, but appearently, even if he was a bit weird or misunderstood, he deserves recognition. A person, such as myself, would benefit from being able to go to a museum and learn about him. I love museums and exibits(as long as I'm warned beforehand of anything that might offend the kiddos). When I travel, culture centres are one of the best attractions because they're usually cheap and/or free, and you learn something.

[the boogieman]

kudos to corgan

[Nebjy]

Moog rawks.

[sharpchico]

phalliccymbals does have at least a tiny point. However Moog synths far surpass the shitty digital synths he is obviously thinking about. Just to stick up for the 'under dog'...
I would love some Moog gear!

[Dingoman]

i think it should be honored but its own museum is a bit much.maybe a museum of effects and amps?

Checked.

[caucasian_ninja]

Ah, Moog Taurus pedals! My friend has some, they're so much fun!

[NightEmbers]

Good job Moog getting some decent credit

[chieftanec]

i think hes only doing it cause they have similar names

[FunkasPuck]

finally, some news on here that is genuinely quite interesting.