Leon Theremin

Russia, 1920–1993

Russian inventor Lev Termen (1896-1993), who built the theremin in 1920, the first widely known electronic instrument and the only one played without physical contact. He also worked in Soviet intelligence and spent years in a prison laboratory.

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Which artists did Leon Theremin influence?

• Led Zeppelin — Page's theremin showcase in 'Whole Lotta Love' carried Theremin's 1920 invention into hard rock's biggest stage.