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Gershon Kingsley

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About Gershon Kingsley

Name: Goetz Gustav Ksinski

DOB: October 28,1922

Place of birth: Bochum, Westfalia, Germany

Currently resides in: New York City

Education: the Jerusalem Conservatory, LA Conservatory of Music

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Trademark look: New Balance on the feet

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Best known for: 1972 instrumental dance hit "Popcorn," Baroque Showdown, In Sound From Way Out

Awards: Emmy: "A New Voice in the Wilderness."
"Lifetime Acheivement Award" at "MOOGFEST"

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Cultural Impact
  • One of the foremost artists of Moog music.
  • A pioneer of electronic music.
  • Composed the first rock-influenced piece to be performed in a synagogue, "Shabbat for Today, God, and Abraham,"

Gershon Kingsley

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 By Gershon Kingsley:
  • Dissonance is a very philosophical concept -- one man's dissonance may be another man's consonance!
  • The evolution of sound will continue.
  • I am not afraid of death when I know my music will live for ever on iTunes
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Famous Gigs
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Stereolab
  • First Moog Quartet, Carnegie Hall (1970)
  • Concerto For Moog, Boston Symphony Hall (1971)



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Here’s the spot to settle in and discuss all things Gershon Kingsley. When was the first time you heard Gershon? What's your favorite cover of "Popcorn"? Start a discussion thread below!

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denkiva The first time I heard Gershon... 3 Nov 13 2008, 6:25 PM EST by oakiedog
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When was the first time you heard Gershon Kinglsey? Tell other fans how you discovered one of the great pioneers of electronic music.
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denkiva The Best Popcorn... ever... 0 Oct 14 2008, 5:55 PM EDT by denkiva
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Gershon Kingsley's "Popcorn" has been covered by everyone from Hot Butter to Denki Groove and even Ben Folds. What's your favorite version of this classic electronic hit? Who should do a cover of this great song?
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