Industry Apr 15, 2026
Tributes Paid to UK Amp Pioneer Lyndon Laney
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 pivotal figure in the development of heavy metal, has died at the age of 77. His company's tube amps were instrumental in shaping the sound of the genre. Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath was among those who paid tribute to Laney, recognizing his contributions as a creator and innovator. Originally reported by MusicRadar.