Gershon Kingsley

Full biography Gershon Kingsley

Gershon Kingsley was a German-American composer who was born on October 28 , 1922, in Bochum, Germany, and passed away on December 10, 2019. He was a pioneer of electronic music and the Moog synthesizer , and he made significant contributions to the field of popular music.

Kingsley had a fascinating career in music, starting as a classical composer before moving into electronic music. He was also the partner of Jean-Jacques Perrey, and the duo was known for their innovative use of electronic sounds and for popularizing the use of the Moog synthesizer.

Kingsley wrote the enduring instrumental hit "Pop Corn," which became popularized by the music group Hot Butter , and he played a pivotal role in the development of synthesizer-based music. His trailblazing work helped to make electronic music more popular and accessible to a wider audience.

Beyond his work in electronic music, Kingsley also wrote music for theater and television. He composed primarily for religious theatrical works, including the popular choral anthem "Shepherd Me , Lord."

Kingsley's contributions to the music industry and his innovative use of technology have been widely recognized. He is considered a pioneer and a trailblazer in the field of electronic music and the Moog synthesizer.