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Billy Joel’s Minimoog Joins the Bob Moog Foundation Archives
Nov 3, 2026
The Bob Moog Foundation is excited to announce that a Minimoog once owned and played by Billy Joel is now part of the Bob Moog Foundation Archives. Donated by Eric Crawley, the instrument brings a piece of music history into a collection dedicated to preserving and...
Bob Moog Foundation Announces Online Auction of Synthesizer Art and Memorabilia
Oct 19, 2026
Bid Oct. 19–26, 2026, on original artwork, autographed photographs, professionally framed prints, and collectibles supporting education and the preservation of electronic music history. Bidding closes on Oct. 26 at 12 p.m. ET. Looking for something a little different...
Moogseum to Present “Minimoog Through the Ages” Exhibit November 12–16
Oct 6, 2026
The Bob Moog Foundation is excited to announce "Minimoog Through the Ages," a special five-day exhibit exploring the groundbreaking design, enduring musical influence, and distinctive histories of the iconic Minimoog synthesizer. On view November 12–16, 2026, at the...
Bob Moog Foundation Announces “From the Source,” a New Livestream Series Featuring Music Innovators
Sep 8, 2026
New interactive series launches October 24 with synthesizer pioneer Dave Rossum in a live, audience-driven conversation moderated by Marcus Ryle As the Bob Moog Foundation continues its 20th anniversary celebration, we are excited to announce From the Source: Live...
Rules & Regulations for 2026 Summer Raffle for Memorymoog Plus & Moog Muse
Aug 31, 2026
The Bob Moog Foundation is incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation under the laws of the state of North Carolina for the primary purpose of preserving and honoring the legacy of Bob Moog through science, education, and historical preservation. ...
Announcing Fundraising Raffle for Vintage Memorymoog Plus and Moog Muse
Aug 31, 2026
UPDATE (September 25, 2026): Congratulations to Garland Dempsey of Virginia, USA, winner of the vintage Memorymoog Plus, and Carvin Knowles of Auckland, New Zealand, winner of the brand-new Moog Muse! We are excited to announce our summer fundraising raffle for a...
Announcing Upcoming YouTube Premiere: Never-Before-Seen 2003 NAMM Interview with Bob Moog and Frank Serafine
Aug 10, 2026
Please join us for a very special upcoming YouTube premiere of a never-before-seen interview of Bob Moog, hosted by the late, iconic sound designer Frank Serafine. The insightful 17-minute interview took place at the Moog Music NAMM booth in January 2003. The...
The Bob Moog Foundation Turns 20 Years Old This Month!
Aug 3, 2026
The Bob Moog Foundation is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary beginning this month! The Foundation was created by Moog’s family and colleagues after the synthesizer pioneer’s passing in response to an outpouring of testimonials stating how Bob Moog had...
Pioneering Synthesist Patrick Gleeson Passes Away at 91
Jul 28, 2026
On behalf of the estate of Patrick Gleeson, the Bob Moog Foundation shares the passing of the legendary electronic music pioneer. Patrick Gleeson passed away on July 19, 2026; he was 91 years old. Gleeson may be best remembered as the owner of Different Fur...
Extensive Collection of Prototypes, Publications, Schematics, and More Donated to the Archives
Jul 27, 2026
The Bob Moog Foundation Archives added an extraordinary donation from inMusic Brands. It encompasses an extraordinary 4,489 items from Bob Moog's personal office effects, including well over 500 schematics and 700 letters. In addition, vintage synthesizers and...
R.A. Moog Model 351 Theremin Added to Archives
Jun 29, 2026
The Bob Moog Foundation Archives has received an exciting new addition, one of the very first R.A. Moog theremins, the Model 351, built in 1954. Bob Moog was only 20 years old when the company made this model available. It is preceded only by his first commercial...
Announcing Fundraising Raffle for Bob Moog Tribute Edition Minimoog, Serial Number 001
May 18, 2026
UPDATE: Congratulations to William Cassidy from Pennsylvania, USA, who won the Bob Moog Tribute Edition Minimoog Raffle! MANY thanks to all of you who entered! Our work would not be possible without your support! The Bob Moog Foundation is excited to announce its...
Rules & Regulations for Bob Moog Tribute Edition Minimoog Serial #001 Raffle
May 18, 2026
The Bob Moog Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated under the laws of the state of North Carolina with the primary purpose of preserving and honoring Bob Moog's legacy through science, education, and historical preservation. The Bob Moog...
The Moogseum Adds Audio Tours for Extra Immersion Into Exhibits
May 5, 2026
We're excited to announce that the Moogseum is now offering visitors an additional layer of exhibit content in the form of audio tours! This supplemental narration by Michelle Moog-Koussa, Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation, is designed to accompany...
Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool 2026 Orange Peel Performance – Pictorial Recap!
Apr 30, 2026
Dr. Bobs SoundSchool rocked the Orange Peel! Wednesday, April 29th, was the Dr. Bob's SoundSchool celebratory grand finale for Asheville City Schools in North Carolina! At the end of the semester, after completing our 10-week curriculum, students each year...
THE RENSITRON: Bob Moog’s Earliest Known Keyboard Instrument Added to Archives
Apr 27, 2026
We are excited to announce the addition of Bob Moog’s earliest known keyboard instrument, the Rensitron, to the Bob Moog Foundation Archives! Bob created this two-octave electronic organ when he was only 16 years old. His music teacher at Bronx High School of...
Moog Music Announces Bob Moog Tribute Edition Minimoog Model D Benefitting the Bob Moog Foundation
Apr 14, 2026
We are excited to share that our friends at Moog Music, Inc. have announced the latest reissue of the iconic Minimoog Model D: the Bob Moog Tribute Edition (BMTE), a limited run of 500 synthesizers. For each unit sold, Moog Music is generously donating $500 to...
Rare Moog Liberation Keytar Synthesizer Donated to the Bob Moog Foundation Archives!
Mar 30, 2026
Keyboardist and synth programmer Casey Young recently donated a rare Moog Liberation keytar synthesizer to the Bob Moog Foundation Archives. Notable musician and performer Gary Wright previously owned the synthesizer, manufactured in 1980 to 1981. This model,...
Upcoming YouTube Premiere of “Celebrating the Legacy of Keith Emerson” TEC Tracks Panel
Mar 23, 2026
Save the date! On April 11th, 5 PM (ET), you can watch our YouTube Premiere of the “Celebrating the Legacy of Keith Emerson” TEC Tracks panel discussion, recorded in front of a live audience on January 23rd at the 2026 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. ...
Keith Emerson Moog Modular Reissue
and Memorial Panel At 2026 NAMM Show
Dec 15, 2025
The Bob Moog Foundation is pleased to announce that it will honor the legendary keyboardist Keith Emerson at the 2026 NAMM Convention, which runs from Thursday January 22, 2026 to Saturday January 24, 2026. You can find us in Hall A, at booth 10604. To honor...
Announcing Bob Moog Foundation Raffle for
“What Would Bob Do” $24,000 Eurorack Modular Synth
Dec 1, 2025
UPDATE: Congratulations to Mike Bonnell from Maryland, USA, who won the Bob Moog Tribute Edition Minimoog Raffle! MANY thanks to all of you who entered! Our work would not be possible without your support! We're excited to announce our winter fundraising...
Synthesizer Pioneer Dave Rossum Joins Bob Moog Foundation Board of Directors
Nov 17, 2025
The Bob Moog Foundation is proud to announce that esteemed synthesizer pioneer Dave Rossum has joined its Board of Directors, the body responsible for governance and fiscal oversight of the organization. Rossum comes to the Board of Directors after serving on the...
Minimoog Prototype Exhibit at the Moogseum November 14 – 16, 2025
Sep 23, 2025
We are excited to announce a weekend-long exhibit of four Minimoog prototypes at the Moogseum, located in Asheville, NC. The exhibit is offered in partnership with the Museum of Music Technology (MMT), which proudly stewards the prototypes as part of its vast...
Rules & Regulations for Fall 2025 Todd Rundgren Signed Minimoog Raffle
Sep 8, 2025
The Bob Moog Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated under the laws of the state of North Carolina with the primary purpose of preserving and honoring Bob Moog's legacy through science, education, and historical preservation. The Bob Moog...
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