Industry Apr 16, 2026
Lyndon Laney, UK amp pioneer and founder of Laney Amplification, has died at age 77. Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath paid tribute to Laney, whose amplification helped shape the heavy metal genre. Laney Amplification also had a connection with Led Zeppelin.
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
The founder of Laney Amplification, Lyndon Laney, who was instrumental in the development of heavy metal through his tube amplifiers, has passed away at the age of 77. MusicRadar reported that Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi, among others, has offered tributes, highlighting Laney's role as a creator and innovator. The company also had a connection with the band Led Zeppelin. Originally reported by MusicRadar.