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What inspires me is not so much the music as the opportunity to interact with composers. I think that has driven everything I've done.

Robert Moog

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Robert Moog
Age: 71 †
Born: 1934
Born: May 23
Died: 2005
Died: August 21
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New York City
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Bob Moog
Robert Arthur Moog
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