Remo Belli, founder and CEO of drumhead manufacturer Remo Inc, died aged 88 on Monday 25th Apr due to pneumonia.

Remo Inc stated: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Remo D Belli, our beloved founder and leader. An innovator, pioneer and icon of the world of percussion, he was an inspiration to us all for breaking new ground and making a difference in the world.

"Remo was a visionary. In 1957, he invented the first successful synthetic drumhead which forever changed the sound of music of all genres."

Tributes have been made throughout the music industry:

Our thoughts are with Remo Belli's family and everyone at @remopercussion
(Bill Ludwig, Remo Belli, Robert Zildjian) pic.twitter.com/tMNPmXoMcC
— SABIAN Vault (@SABIAN_Vault) April 27, 2016

RIP Remo Belli, you've done SO much for the drumming community! https://t.co/pwkjI3zI8O
— Ray Luzier (@RayLuzier1) April 27, 2016

Evans pays respects to #RemoBelli, an inspiration for drummers everywhere. #drumfam pic.twitter.com/zH5DyM3eCQ
— Evans Drumheads (@EvansDrumheads) April 27, 2016

RIP Remo Belli. Your massive contributions to the drum world and beyond will live on. pic.twitter.com/OS1GcqkB95
— Rhythm Magazine (@RhythmMagazine) April 27, 2016

Saddened by the passing of our friend and percussion industry veteran, Remo Belli (June 22, 1927 - April 25, 2016). pic.twitter.com/HxI8WMeXGM
— Vic's Drum Shop (@VicsDrumShop) April 27, 2016

It is a truly sad day. We regret to inform you of the passing of @remopercussion founder, Remo Belli: https://t.co/Rh9WXwFXyu
— NAMM (@NAMM) April 26, 2016

#RIP to Remo Belli founder od @remopercussion . He was an innovator, and I thank him and his company for all the suport to my career. JB
— John Blackwell (@JohnBlackwellJr) April 27, 2016

It's with great sadness we learned today of the passing of Remo Belli, innovator & legend in the drum industry. RIP pic.twitter.com/B7hu4IvcoJ
— British Drum Co (@britishdrumco) April 27, 2016

2016 just won't quit. R.I.P. Remo belli. Ain't nothing on my drums ever but crowns
— aaron gillespie (@aaronrgillespie) April 27, 2016

Shocked to hear this sad news. Remo Belli, founder of Remo. What a legacy! RIP Remo Belli. #remobelli #remo https://t.co/od0RRfGaLH
— Cherisse Osei (@Cherissedrums) April 27, 2016

Our hearts and thoughts are with our friends at Remo on the passing of their great leader, Remo Belli. The music industry has lost a true giant, with an incomparable commitment to drummers everywhere. Remo was a longtime friend to the Zildjian Company and will be deeply missed by those who knew him for so many years. Rest in peace, your legacy will remain with the many drum beats being played on your incredible instruments. #teamRemo #ZildjianFamily

A photo posted by Zildjian Company (@zildjiancompany) on Apr 26, 2016 at 4:01pm PDT

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