Avery Fisher

Violinist and founder of Fisher Electronics

Avery Fisher - Violinist and founder of Fisher Electronics
Born

March 4th, 1906
119 years ago

Died

1994
31 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent American violinist and engineer, significant contributions were made to both music and electronics. A trained violinist, performances were highlighted by appearances with various orchestras. Founded Fisher Electronics, a company that influenced the audio equipment industry, known for high-quality audio systems. The innovative spirit led to advancements in sound technology, merging artistic expression with engineering.

Founded Fisher Electronics in 1937

Performed with top orchestras

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