Bob Moog: 6 artists who were influenced by his technology

On what would have been Moog's 78th birthday, here are 6 musicians whose work was influenced by his groundbreaking technologies.

5. Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa By Jean-Luc Ourlin

The Renaissance man, who wrote and performed music in addition to directing films and produced much of his own work, often played a Minimoog, a synthesizer which was easier to use in performances than its larger forebears. Zappa often had other members of his band perform with a Minimoog as well throughout his career. The Moog instruments can be heard on Zappa's 1998 album "Cheap Thrills."

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