The Bob Moog Foundation is pleased to announce that it will honor the legendary keyboardist Keith Emerson at the 2026 NAMM Convention, which runs from Thursday January 22, 2026 to Saturday January 24, 2026. You can find us in Hall A, at booth 10604.
To honor Keith Emerson as we approach ten years since his untimely passing, you’ll be able to see one of five very rare Keith Emerson Moog Modular System (KEMMS) reissues in our booth, on loan from Orange Coast Modular. Keyboardist Andrew Colyer (Circuline) will pair up with progressive rock guitarist Robert Berry, and notable synthesists Rachel Flowers and Lisa Bella Donna will be demonstrating the modular in our booth at scheduled times. In addition, two educational and historical presentations about the modular will be given by one of its co-designers, Brian Kehew. Here is the full schedule for booth performances:
Visitors to the booth will be able to learn about Keith Emerson and the story behind the creation of the KEMMS with an informative display, which is being created especially for our NAMM appearance this year. So even if your busy schedule in Anaheim doesn’t line up with our scheduled demonstrations, you’ll still be able to immerse yourself in the history of this legendary musician and the massive synthesizer recreation that he inspired.
TEC Tracks panelists (left to right): Rich Walborn, Rachel Flowers, Mari Kawaguchi, Brian Kehew, Steve Porcaro, and moderator Michelle Moog-Koussa
The Foundation will also present a TEC Tracks panel, Celebrating the Legacy of Keith Emerson, on Friday at 4 pm. Panelists for this discussion include Emerson’s fiancée Mari Kawaguchi, Brian Kehew, Rachel Flowers, Steve Porcaro of Toto, and Rich Walborn, former Moog Music engineer and Emerson’s modular tech on the 1973-1974 Brain Salad Surgery tour. Michelle Moog-Koussa, our Executive Director, will moderate the panel. The panel takes place from 4 pm – 5pm on Friday, January 23rd in the Hilton’s California B room.
“As we enter the tenth year since Keith’s passing, having the replica of his modular Moog synthesizer on display at the Bob Moog Foundation’s NAMM booth feels profoundly meaningful – a tribute to Keith’s unique bond with Dr. Robert Moog and the ongoing work of the Bob Moog Foundation. What moves me most is that people will be able experience the instrument up close, standing before the very creation that shaped Keith’s voice and forever changed modern music.” – Mari Kawaguchi
Keith Emerson Moog Modular System Reissue (product image)
About Moog Music’s Keith Emerson Moog Modular System (KEMMS): In collaboration with Keith Emerson, Moog Music announced this giant undertaking in March, 2014. Using original documentation as well as circuit board and art files for nearly every original Moog module, Brian Kehew and Moog Music engineer Gene Stopp led the efforts to painstakingly recreate Keith’s original modular synthesizer which he toured with while performing in ELP (Emerson, Lake & Palmer). Only five of these imposing synthesizers were built, and sold for $150,000 each. Keith Emerson’s original modular is housed at the Museum of Music Technology.
We hope to see you in January!