Industry Apr 16, 2026

UK Amp Pioneer 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

Originally published by MusicRadar
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UK Amp Pioneer Lyndon Laney Dies at 77

Lyndon Laney, the founder of Laney Amplification and a UK amp pioneer, has died at the age of 77. His company's tube amps are credited with contributing to the birth of heavy metal and he also had a connection with Led Zeppelin. Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath led tributes to Laney, who is remembered as a founder, creator, and innovator. Originally reported by MusicRadar.