Louis Barron, a trailblazing American innovator in the realm of electronic music, was born on April 23, 1920, and passed away on November 1, 1989. This visionary musician, in tandem with his wife and artistic collaborator Bebe Barron, made significant contributions to the development of electronic music. Notably, they were responsible for creating the first electronic music specifically designed for magnetic tape, a groundbreaking achievement that marked a new era in the field. Furthermore, their creative endeavors extended to the realm of film scoring, as they crafted the first entirely electronic score for the iconic 1956 MGM movie Forbidden Planet.
Louis Barron
Deceased · Born: Apr 23, 1920 · Died: Nov 1, 1989
