Trevor Pinch was born in Lisnaskea, Northern Ireland on 1 January 1952. He was Distinguished Professor of Arts and Sciences in the Department of Science and Technology Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at Cornell University. His areas of research included the sociology of technology and how users engage with technology, sound studies and music and in particular the development of musical instruments and sound objects, markets and the economy with specific attention to the study of selling and persuasion. Trevor was also part of the Electric Golem music group with James Spitznagel.