Lyndon Laney, UK amp pioneer and founder of Laney Amplification, has died at 77. His company's tube amps were instrumental in the development of heavy metal music. Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath is among those who have paid tribute. Originally reported by MusicRadar.

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

Originally published by MusicRadar

Lyndon Laney, UK amp pioneer and founder of Laney Amplification, has died at 77. His company's tube amps were instrumental in the development of heavy metal music. Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath is among those who have paid tribute. Originally reported by MusicRadar.

Lyndon Laney, the founder of Laney Amplification and a significant figure in UK music, has passed away at the age of 77. His company's innovative tube amplifiers played a key role in shaping the sound of heavy metal. Tributes have been led by musicians such as Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath. Originally reported by MusicRadar.

Laney's contributions extended beyond his own company, as he also had connections with bands like Led Zeppelin. His work as a creator and innovator has been widely recognized in the music industry. Originally reported by MusicRadar.