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Re: Designer David Lewis has passed away

Beottaku — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:47:04 GMT

So sad.[:'(] RIP M. David LEWIS

Re: Designer David Lewis has passed away

vikinger — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:32:04 GMT

There is an obituary page on the B&O website.

http://www.bang-olufsen.com/david-lewis-obituary

Doesn't seem to be functioning properly at the moment (image only). Strange thing is that when I went to bang-olufsen.com I first got a re-direct to some strange site with .ru in the webpage name: I quickly closed it (before any content came up): it went to B&O OK on the second attempt and hasn't happened again. Makes me wonder whether they've been maliciously hacked.

Graham

Re: Designer David Lewis has passed away

Steve at Sounds Heavenly — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:58:35 GMT

David was a true genius, a man who many of us in the industry have looked up to and admired for his decades of inspirational work. I think his ideas have shaped Bang & Olufsen more than those of any other individual. My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.

Re: Designer David Lewis has passed away

AT — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:19:16 GMT

Thank You David for sharing Your miracles and dreams with us, and because You show us, that the impossible dreams can be reality. Continue Your dreams in peace for eternity.

We will miss You.

R.I.P.

Re: Designer David Lewis has passed away

Dave Moulton — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:05:34 GMT

David Lewis was an absolute genius, visually. Some of the work I admired most never got built, unfortunately. He could ferret out the visual essence of something better than anyone else I've encountered. I feel absolutely honored to have had some small connerction with him through our ALT work. Here's a shot taken of us at Quistrup, pleasantly knackered, during the Audi A8 Advanced Audio System rollout in 2005. We would argue about who gave the engineers more headaches!

Kyrie eleison.

Re: Designer David Lewis has passed away

AdamS — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:17:04 GMT

Very sad news. I was privileged enough to interview him for the B&O magazine and website a few years back on the occasion of the Beolab 8000's 25th birthday and found him to be a warm, intelligent and witty character.

The world will be a slightly sadder, and definitely less stylish, place without him.

Re: Designer David Lewis has passed away

Dennis — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:54:55 GMT

He is mentioned on the Bang & Olufsen site now. Look here.

Really sad that he has passed away, he really knew how to design. I'm sitting and staring at my AV9000 - The most beautiful television ever designed and made IMO. The Beosystem AV9000 is my all time favorite system.

Condolences to his family.

Rest in peace David!

- Dennis

Re: Designer David Lewis has passed away

Tod Daniel — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:18:58 GMT

Totally agree with you Daniel, The BL8000, she really is a beauty! So is the BL6000. That was a really creative time for David Lewis! the 1990's Ouverture, BL6000&8000 AND Avant! Nice!!!

Re: Designer David Lewis has passed away

Daniel — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:28:01 GMT

R.I.P David Lewis.

You've designed every piece of B&O I have (except the phones I guess). I love them all and they are all very importantant parts of my home.

Just before I went to bed last night (not knowing about this sad news) I passed by one of my BL8000 standing in the dark, reflecting the outside lights with a glowing red lamp, ready to take action. I gave the speaker a quick thought "it's just perfect, it's adding something extra to the room in a smooth way"

Thank you!

Re: Designer David Lewis has passed away

Teddy_fr — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:42:11 GMT

When I look at my BV5, Beosystem 2500, .... I know He will still be alive in my heart and I am proud to own some of his works of art.

Reposez en Paix Monsieur Lewis.

Marc

Re: Designer David Lewis has passed away

bayerische — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:42:18 GMT

Sad news.

RIP.

Re: Designer David Lewis has passed away

Jonathan — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:21:38 GMT

Hungedu:

I was rather surprised to see that there was no mention of it on the B&O site as well. Perhaps David or his family requested that the news of his passing remain low profile. Apple featured Steve Jobs on its home page for days after his death to honor his memory.

I agree B&O should do something on its site.

Steve Jobs was the founder of Apple, so a little different

Re: Designer David Lewis has passed away

Vienna — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:24:58 GMT

Hungedu:
I was rather surprised to see that there was no mention of it on the B&O site as well.

Dealers have officially been informed this afternoon (European Time).

It has also been announced, that a reaction on facebook will happen
quickly - ? followed by one on the B&O home page ...

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bang-Olufsen/7329581606?sk=wall

Re: Designer David Lewis has passed away

Hungedu — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:42:55 GMT

I was rather surprised to see that there was no mention of it on the B&O site as well. Perhaps David or his family requested that the news of his passing remain low profile. Apple featured Steve Jobs on its home page for days after his death to honor his memory.

Re: Designer David Lewis has passed away

Tod Daniel — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:36:55 GMT

I'm really disgusted that there is no credit or mention to David Lewis on the B&O website. If it wasn't for David Lewis B&O wouldn't be half the company it is.

I think the lack of this respect makes B&O come across as a very cold, inhumane company. I'm really quite shocked and disappointed! Let's be honest David Lewis was Bang&Olufsen for the past 30 or so years!!! Think of BeoLab 8000 stunning design and you've got David Lewis's vision to thank for that!