“His work helped shape the sound of generations of musicians”: Lyndon Laney, founder of Laney Amplification, has died aged 77

Main photo: A Laney TI100 Tony Iommi signature electric guitar amplifier head unit; Secondary photo: Lyndon Laney, found of British amplifier manufacturer Laney.

Lyndon Laney, the founder of Laney Amplification and “one of the true pioneers of British musical equipment manufacturing,” has died at the age of 77. The news was announced on social media via the official Laney Amplification channels.

“It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Lyndon Laney, founder of Laney Amplification,” the statement reads.