April 13, 2026 I Obituary
Laney Amplification Founder Passes Away
Lyndon Laney, founder of Laney Amplification, has passed away. He was 77.
Lyndon established Laney Amplification in 1967 and, through vision, dedication and commitment to quality, built the company from modest beginnings into an internationally known brand. His work helped shape the sound of generations of musicians, most notably that of his longterm friend Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath.
Alongside Laney, he went on to develop several other industry ventures to become what is now the Headstock Group. First expanding into the pro-audio sector with the acquisition of HH Audio, then with the development of Headstock Distribution to represent the Hoshino Gakki brands Ibanez and Tama and then attracting further brands, such as Zildjian, Vic Firth and DiMarzio.
A statement from the company read: “Lyndon was not only a founder, but also a creator, innovator and trusted figure whose passion for [the] industry was at the heart of his working life. His legacy continues through the business he built and through his son, James Laney, who proudly carries that vision forward. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, colleagues and the wider music community.”
