Yesterday came word of the passing of Mark “Moogy” Klingman, one of the most prolific but “undersung” figures in our rock universe. I had heard the name “Moogy” Klingman pop up here and there, usually in the Todd Rundgren-Utopia camp. A follow-up with the usual suspects Wikipedia and All Music yielded quite a storied history. I was completely surprised of his wide-ranging accomplishments as a producer, songwriter, and musician. His getting expelled from high school after a jug-band performance with Andy Kaufman during a controversial civil rights concert is a story needed to be explored in more detail. He managed to cross paths over the years with all sorts, from Dylan and Hendrix to Midler and Manilow. His contributions to side 4 of Todd’s Something/Anything are invaluable (most notably the organ on Hello It’s Me). RIP.

I invite members of the Hall, more familiar with his work, to share their thoughts on the man.