Inventor Of The 'Talk Box' Dies At 83

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Bob Heil, inventor of the famous 'Talk Box' guitar pedal, has died at the age of 83.

The pedal connects the player's voice and guitar to create a unique sound, most famously used on Peter Frampton's "Show Me The Way" and "Do You Feel Like We Do". Other famous examples include Bon Jovi's "Livin' On A Prayer" and Joe Walsh's "Rocky Mountain Way" - in fact, Heil first created the Talk Box for Walsh in 1973.

Heil was also known for making microphones, mixing consoles, and sound systems. His company, Heil Sound, still exists today. What are some other famous songs that use the Heil Talk Box?

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