MATRIXSYNTH: Korg President Michael Kovins Has Passed Away


Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Korg President Michael Kovins Has Passed Away

Just heard the news via CDM. There is nothing on the Korg site yet.

"Korg USA mourns the passing of company President Michael Kovins. Michael, who worked with the company for 26 years, served as Korg USA President for the last 14 of those years. A respected music industry figure, Michael was diagnosed with Leukemia nine years ago and fought the battle for his health with courage and dignity. On May 2, 2006, Michael passed away at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital in Manhattan. The family is holding a private remembrance service and has requested that in lieu of flowers, a donation in Michael’s memory be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He is survived by his wife Katherine.

Korg USA offices will close at 12:00 pm Eastern Time on Friday, May 5, 2006, in observance of Michael’s passing."
Posted by matrix at 5/03/2006 08:48:00 PM
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4 comments:

  1. Anonymous5/3/06, 8:57 PM

    Ummmm...

    Wouldn't 26 years be 1980?

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  2. matrix5/3/06, 10:33 PM

    Yep... Leave it to me. Post is updated.

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  3. Doktor Future5/4/06, 8:01 AM

    Sad. I love Korg. Favorite synth company for me. I loves them lots. Sniff. Hope they continue to get good leadership.

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  4. Anonymous5/12/06, 6:48 PM

    I am so sad to hear of Mike's passing. He was a good man & a good friend. I will miss him very much. He sleeps with the angels now.
    Rest in peace Mike
    Mark Stein

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