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Doom’s Groundbreaking Composer Bobby Prince Dies at 81
technology24 days ago

Doom’s Groundbreaking Composer Bobby Prince Dies at 81

Bobby Prince, the composer behind the original Doom soundtrack, has died at 81. The family said he passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026. Prince’s innovative scores helped define early video game music and shaped Doom, Doom II, Wolfenstein 3D, Rise of the Triad, and Duke Nukem 3D; he earned a 2006 Lifetime Achievement Award, and in 2026 the Doom soundtrack was selected for preservation in the Library of Congress. Tributes from John Romero and id Software highlighted his lasting impact on gaming.

via Eurogamer|
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Doom’s Groundbreaking Soundtrack Composer Bobby Prince Dies at 81
technology25 days ago

Doom’s Groundbreaking Soundtrack Composer Bobby Prince Dies at 81

Bobby Prince, who wrote Doom and Doom II’s iconic heavy-metal-inspired soundtrack, has died at 81. His other credits include Wolfenstein 3D and Duke Nukem 3D, and he credited the Doom Bible for inspiration; his Doom score was added to the Library of Congress National Recording Registry, with tributes from John Romero and George Broussard.

via Video Games Chronicle|
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Doom Soundtrack Enshrined in National Recording Registry, Joins Gaming Hall of Fame
music2 months ago

Doom Soundtrack Enshrined in National Recording Registry, Joins Gaming Hall of Fame

The 1993 Doom soundtrack by Bobby Prince has been added to the National Recording Registry, marking it as culturally significant and making it the third piece of video game music to be inducted (after the Super Mario Bros. theme and the Minecraft soundtrack) and the first American game composer to be listed, with the selection placed alongside a roster of other iconic US recordings that range from classic singles to influential albums.

via Aftermath|
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