They do provide support for the Foundation, but not the whole thing.
- Bill
At 09:45 AM 10/9/2007, you wrote:
One would think the companycurrently in business using Moog's name
would be willing to fund this...
--- Inoldsynths@yahoogroups.com, Bill Sautter <sautter@...> wrote:
>
> Dear fellow Moog & synth afficiandos,
> You are receiving this because we have had past dealings on Moog&
> synth matters (or you're on a Moog-related newsgroup to which I
> subscribe). It is a 1-time message, so no need to"opt-out" if you're
> not interested. That said, if you're a Moog & synth lover like Iam,
> then I can't think of a more worthy cause to consider supporting
> financially or otherwise...
>
> I was invited by Michelle Moog-Koussa & Laura Moog to attend theMoog
> Foundation Advisory Board meeting after the Moog Symposium in NYC
> week before last (which preceded the excellent MoogFest4 on9/22).
>
> Bob's "archives" that were discovered in several locationsafter his
> passing were one of the topics of conversation. They are extensive,
> and because he didn't store a lot if it in climate-controlled
> environments, some pieces have mold and/or deterioration, but many
> others are okay. The cataloging, preservation and restoration (as
> need be) of "Dr. Bob's" archives is EXTREMELY important tothe
> Foundation & family.
>
> We're excited that Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins has committedto
> support the project!
>
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/corgan%20setting%20up%20moog%20museum_1045678
>
> The Moog Foundation needs to raise funds for the restoration &
> preservation of the Moog archives, among their other stated goals of
> endowing academic scholarships, music education and expansion ofMoog
> & synth-related concerts around the world. If you would like to
> donate -- or know any deep-pocketed friends, relatives, corporations
> or foundations -- then please do so at:www.moogfoundation.org
>
> P.S. Does anyone have a photo of the Beatles or Rolling Stones
> playing their Moog modulars? If so, please email them to me, so Ican
> pass them on to the Foundation.
>
> Thanks,
> Bill
> Bill Sautter
> E-Mail: sautter@...
>