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Lyndon Laney, Founder of Iconic Amplification Brand, Dies at 77

4/15/2026

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Lyndon Laney, founder of Laney Amplification, died at 77 after battling cancer.
Tony Iommi expressed deep sorrow over losing a dear friend and collaborator.
Laney Amplification was founded in 1967, producing amplifiers that defined the heavy metal sound, notably for Black Sabbath.
One of Laney's innovations, the Laney LA 100 BL, powered the band's early records.
His son, James, now leads the company, continuing Laney's legacy.

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Story summary

Lyndon Laney, founder of Laney Amplification, died at 77 after battling cancer.
Tony Iommi expressed deep sorrow over losing a dear friend and collaborator.
Laney Amplification was founded in 1967, producing amplifiers that defined the heavy metal sound, notably for Black Sabbath.
One of Laney's innovations, the Laney LA 100 BL, powered the band's early records.
His son, James, now leads the company, continuing Laney's legacy.