Industry Apr 16, 2026
UK Amp Pioneer Lyndon Laney, Founder of Laney Amplification, 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 and a significant figure in UK amplifier manufacturing, has passed away at the age of 77. Laney Amplification's tube amps played a crucial role in the development of heavy metal music. Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi led tributes, acknowledging Laney's contributions as a founder, creator, and innovator, and noting his past connection with Led Zeppelin. Originally reported by MusicRadar.