Historical Committee

In Memoriam

The Historical Committee is pleased honor these audio pioneers who have left us.

Below are posts from various sources including the AES Journal, other major publications, and member submissions.

For a comprehensive list compiled by the late Jay McKnight in 2021, please click here.

William A. Palmer (1911-1996)

September 1, 1996 No Comments

William A. Palmer, veteran San Francisco filmmaker, inventor, and audio recording pioneer, died of a stroke on Thursday, June 6, at his home in Menlo

photo of Peter Baxanhall

Peter Baxandall (1921-1996)

September 1, 1996 No Comments

Peter Baxandall, AES fellow and Silver Medal recipient, who died last year, was probably best known for his feedback tone control circuit.