In Memoriam: Michael J. Graphix, 1957-2024
In Memoriam: On Nov. 26, 2024, professional audio veteran Michael J. Graphix passed away after losing his long fight with esophageal cancer. He was 67.
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In Memoriam: Dennis Verduchi, 1952-2024
Live sound veteran Dennis Verduchi, the founder and operator of sound company Soundstage Productions, in Providence, RI, passed away on August 19, 2024. He was 72. Verduchi was not only a skilled sound engineer but also a talented bassist and singer and was a friendly person who was known and loved by anyone and everyone involved in the local music scene.
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In Memoriam: Peter Janis, 1958-2024
VANCOUVER, BC – Peter Janis, founder of Radial Engineering, died Aug. 7, 2024 after a bout with cancer. He was 66. Born in Québec, he grew up in a musical environment and worked for Fender Canada before founding JP Cabletek Electronics Ltd. and Radial Engineering.
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In Memoriam: Toni Roger Fishman, 55
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT – Toni Roger Fishman, electronic visionary and founder of pioneering microphone company Telefunken Elektroakustik, died July 12, 2024 at his vacation cottage near company headquarters in South Windsor, CT. He was 55.
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In Memoriam: Bruce ‘BK’ Knight, 60
NASHVILLE, TN – Veteran FOH engineer Bruce “BK” Knight died April 21, 2024. Over the span of a long career, he worked with artists including Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, The Black Crowes, Prince, Bob Seger, The Doobie Brothers, Don Henley, The Smashing Pumpkins, Garbage, Lyle Lovett and many more.
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In Memoriam: Audio Pioneer/Innovator Bob Heil (1940-2024)
Bob Heil, one of the founding fathers of concert touring, the first audio manufacturer enshrined in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and a 2007… Read More »In Memoriam: Audio Pioneer/Innovator Bob Heil (1940-2024)
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In Memoriam: Howard Worthen, 61
WICHITA, KS – Howard Wayne Worthen, an FOH engineer with a long career in supporting the audio needs of live bands on tour, died Feb.… Read More »In Memoriam: Howard Worthen, 61
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In Memoriam: Bob Heil, 83
ST. LOUIS, MO – Bob Heil, one of the founding fathers of concert touring, the first audio manufacturer enshrined in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and a 2007 Parnelli Awards Audio Innovator Lifetime Honoree, passed away Feb. 28, 2024 of cancer. He was 83.
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In Memoriam: Steve McKay (1952-2024)
VANCOUVER, BC, Canada – Pro industry veteran Steve McKay, who worked with Radial Engineering for 20 years, passed away on Jan. 21, 2024. Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, McKay grew up in Canada and studied music in Sudbury, Ontario and the Vancouver, BC area. Prior to Radial Engineering, he worked at Great West Imports, Roland and Creamware.
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In Memoriam: Odyssey Mourns the Passing of Industry Veteran Dave Lopez
LOS ANGELES – Odyssey Innovative Designs, a leading DJ and pro audio accessories manufacturer, announced the passing of one of its company pillars, Dave Lopez.
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In Memoriam: Spectrum Sound Co-Founder Bev Porter, 1956-2023
MOUNT JULIET, TN – Beverly “Bev” Porter, the co-founder and CFO of Nashville-based Spectrum Sound, died Aug. 15, 2023. She was 67. Porter, who met her husband, Ken, at Belmont University, married in 1978. The two then founded Spectrum Sound in 1979. Along with her husband Ken, she is survived by four daughters, a granddaughter, two siblings and many friends.
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In Memoriam: Coleman Audio Founder Glenn Coleman, 1951-2023
HICKSVILLE, NY – Well-known to many as the owner and founder of audio manufacturer Coleman Audio, pro audio veteran Glenn “Coley” Coleman passed away on Sept. 7, 2023 after a bout with cancer. He was 71.
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