Robert Moog was an American engineer and inventor best known for creating the Moog synthesizer, a groundbreaking electronic musical instrument. Born on May 23, 1934, he played a significant role in the development of electronic music in the 1960s and 1970s. His work helped popularize the use of synthesizers in various music genres, including rock, pop, and classical. Moog founded Moog Music in 1953, where he designed and manufactured synthesizers that revolutionized music production. His innovative designs, such as the Minimoog, became iconic and are still used by musicians today. Moog's contributions to music technology earned him recognition as a pioneer in the field.