Industry Apr 16, 2026
Laney Amplification Founder Lyndon Laney Dies at 77
Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi leads tributes to the founder of Laney Amplification, whose tube amps give helped birth heavy metal – and who also had a connection with Led Zeppelin, too
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MusicRadar
Lyndon Laney, the founder of Laney Amplification and a significant figure in UK amp manufacturing, has passed away at the age of 77. Laney's tube amps were instrumental in the development of heavy metal music, and he also had ties to the band Led Zeppelin. Originally reported by MusicRadar.