Paul Tanner

Paul Tanner
Tanner with the Electro-Theremin.
Background information
Born(1917-10-15)October 15, 1917
Skunk Hollow, Kentucky, United States
DiedFebruary 5, 2013(2013-02-05) (aged 95)
Carlsbad, California, United States
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, inventor, educator, author
Instrument(s)Trombone, Electro-Theremin
External videos
video icon Oral History, Paul Tanner shares moments of his life story and career. Interview date May 18, 2001, NAMM Oral History Library

Paul Tanner (October 15, 1917 – February 5, 2013) was an American musician and a member of the Glenn Miller Orchestra. He developed and played the Electro-Theremin, a theremin soundalike instrument that is best known for its use on the Beach Boys 1966 songs "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times," "Good Vibrations," and "Wild Honey".