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Founders of Fairlight
- Blog Post
During the 2000 NAMM Summer Show in Nashville, there was a small display of vintage electronic instruments. Among the items, people stopped to stare at and...
Discover How to Become a Digital Powerhouse This Summer With Marketing Guru Marcus Sheridan
- Article
NAMM is excited to welcome Marcus Sheridan back to the NAMM U Breakfast Session stage for Summer NAMM after a
Dixie Jade
- Artist Profile
Fierce & radiant, Dixie Jade blend their love for classic country and vintage soul with in-your-face pop radio production.
Howard Paul
- Oral History
Howard Paul is the president of Benedetto Guitars and has had a passion for the instrument since he was a kid.
Anthony Resta
- Oral History
Anthony Resta is a gold and multi-platinum awarded producer-composer/multi-instrumentalist. His past clients include Duran Duran, Elton John, Col
Stephen Olsen
- Oral History
Stephen Olsen grew up with a passion for business, so when he had an opportunity to join the family music store, he jumped!
Jun-Ichi Miki
- Oral History
Jun-Ichi Miki joined the Roland Corporation in 1977 right after graduating from university.
Denny Tedesco
- Oral History
Denny Tedesco archived his father’s career as a noted studio musician in Los Angeles in the award winning documentary, The Wrecking Crew
Ep. 19 - Michael Boddicker - Part 1
- Blog Post
In part-one of this two-part series, the NAMM Oral History team examines the life and career of American film composer and session musician specializing in the...
Charlie Butten
- Oral History
Charlie Butten, audio engineer, teamed up with Bob Cohen in the mid-60’s to create an intercom system for crew communication in live productions.
Bob Ulius
- Oral History
Bob Ulius began working in the music industry when San Francisco retailer, Stu Goldberg, hired Bob at Marina Music in 1969.
Steve Dillon
- Oral History
Steve Dillon has a great appreciation and knowledge of vintage band and orchestra instruments.
Jim Fahey
- Oral History
Jim Fahey adds a unique twist to many of the tours he provides as a docent for the NAMM Foundation’s Museum of Making Music. Growing up in the 19
Sandy Radom
- Oral History
Sandy Radom is a volunteer at the NAMM Foundation’s Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, California and can often be found enjoying one of the ma
Philip Burn
- Oral History
Philip Burn is currently the managing director of Hal Leonard Australia.
Merv Cargill
- Oral History
Merv Cargill was the owner of Cargill Custom Guitars.
Vera May
- Oral History
Vera May was the matriarch figure of the iconic Australian acoustic instrument maker Maton Guitars.
Ray Fransen
- Oral History
Ray Fransen was born in New Orleans and began playing drums at an early age. He played professionally full-time for years and taught drum lessons
Frank D'Arcangelo
- Oral History
Frank D'Arcangelo grew up in a house that always had music playing.
James Singleton
- Oral History
James Singleton was born in Chicago and took to playing bass at an early age. After performing in the Chicago area and briefly attending the Univ
Robert Strait
- Oral History
Robert Strait is proud of the music retail traditions that his father developed when their family owned store was first established back in 1967.
David Strait
- Oral History
David Strait is one of two sons of original Strait Music Company owner and founder, Dan Strait.
Tommy Robertson
- Oral History
Tommy Robertson was born in Austin, Texas, a feat he calls “as rare as a unicorn these days.” Tommy played drums throughout his teen years before
Steve Fulton
- Oral History
Steve Fulton was born in California but quickly made his way to Austin to perform in bands all over town. Although he was originally a drummer, h
Hit Dog Hollar
- Artist Profile
Hit Dog Hollar was born in 2010, when long time friends Austin Prince, Dallas Mauricio, and Carter Chase began writing and recording songs in their hometown of...
Mike Henry
- Oral History
Mike Henry was born in Los Angeles, CA and studied drums with Mel Zelnick at Mel's store, The Music Stop. When he was older, Mike toured all over
John Vidacovich
- Oral History
Johnny Vidacovich was born in New Orleans and raised by his mother and grandparents. He started playing drums when he was ten years old and would
Herlin Riley
- Oral History
Herlin Riley is a native of New Orleans and a continuing link in the chain of great jazz drummers. Herlin was raised in a musical household by hi
Magnolia Wind
- Artist Profile
Magnolia Wind is a husband and wife, Americana/Rock, two-person band.
Eric Dates
- Artist Profile
Eric Dates is a professional guitarist and Alternative Rock artist born and raised in Los Angeles, CA.