Industry Apr 16, 2026
Lyndon Laney, UK Amp Pioneer, 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, has passed away at the age of 77. His company's tube amplifiers played a significant role in the development of heavy metal music. Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath has led tributes, acknowledging Laney's contributions as a founder, creator, and innovator. Originally reported by MusicRadar.