R.I.P. Korg Founder Tsutomu Katoh

Tsutomu Katoh, the founder and chairman of Korg, has just passed away after a long battle with cancer. As founder of Korg, the world leader in music instruments, he was able to to introduce and innovate ideas into significant music products used by musicians all across the world. Considered one of the fathers of electronic music making, he leaves behind a legacy that will live on forever. Below is the official letter released from the president of Korg:

Dear Sirs and Madams,

I would like to inform you that our founder and chairman Mr. Tsutomu Katoh passed away early this morning (March 15, 2011) after a long fight with cancer.

Since he founded Korg Inc. in 1963, Mr. Katoh has led our company with great talent, vision and leadership. He was loved and respected by all the employees, all Korg family members and made a huge contribution to the lives of countless musicians around the world.

Plans for a memorial service will follow very soon.

I would appreciate your prayers for him and hope he can rest peacefully now.

Sincerely,

Seiki Kato
President
Korg Inc.