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Joe Beard
- Oral History
Joe Beard doesn't remember a time when he didn't have a guitar. He grew up near Ashland, Mississippi becoming friends with locals Syl and Jimmy
Did You Miss the October 8 Affordable Care Act Update? Replay Today
- Article
Learn about upcoming changes and save the date for a NAMM Member webinar, October 8 at 10 a.m. PDT/1 p.m. EDT. Join presenter Neil Trautwein, vice president...
Six Hot Marketing Tips to Drive Your Fourth-Quarter Sales
- NAMM U Post
The fourth quarter can be challenging for independent music stores that don't have huge advertising budgets and private-equity funding. So how do you compete...
Use Layaway Promotions to Overcome Holiday Price Haggling
- NAMM U Post
When the recession hit, large retailers began offering more layaway promotions. Brian Reardon of Monster Music in Levittown, N.Y., decided to capitalize on...
How We Had Our Best Fourth Quarter to Date
- NAMM U Post
2012 was Tobias Music's best year ever, and the Downers Grove, Ill., guitar shop also had its best fourth quarter to date. The company had the benefit of a new...
Forest Legality Update and “Save the Date” for Next meeting, December 3 and 4 in DC
- Article
https://ww1.namm.org/public-affairs/articles/forest-legality-update-and-%E2%80%9Csave-date%E2%80%9D-next
Please note attached the summer newsletter from the Forest Legality Alliance (FLA) that
NAMM Foundation Kicks Off the School Year with SupportMusic Community Forums
- Press Release
The NAMM Foundation kicks off the school year with coast-to-coast SupportMusic community forums to raise awareness about the importance of music and arts...
John Vincent, Former NAMM Director of Trade Shows Passes Away
- Press Release
Former director of trade shows for the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), John Vincent, passed away September 7 after an illness. Mr.
Live from Anaheim, January 23-26: The NAMM Show Amplifies the Music Industry
- Press Release
The global music industry is busy designing new products, dreaming up events and crafting creative marketing themes in preparation for the NAMM Show’s return...
Museum of Making Music Benefit Helps Fund 'Access to Music'
- Press Release
The Museum of Making Music (MoMM) raised more than $40,000 at its August 23 gala auction, which featured a lavish live auction and silent auction, and a...
65th Annual NAMM Show-1966-Interview with Hy Babit of QRS
- Oral History
WMAX-TV Host Jim Hutton with Hy Babit of QRS.
65th Annual NAMM Show-1966-Interview with Vito Pascucci of G. Le Blanc
- Oral History
WMAX-TV Host Jim Hutton with Vito Pascucci, Mark Jones and John Risso of Le Blanc.
65th Annual NAMM Show-1966-Interview with Mark Dronge of Guild Guitars
- Oral History
WMAX-TV Host Jim Hutton with Mark Dronge of Guild Guitars.
65th Annual NAMM Show-1966-Interview with Dick Denny and Tom Jennings of Vox
- Oral History
WMAX-TV Host Jim Hutton with Dick Denny and Tom Jennings of Vox.
65th Annual NAMM Show-1966-Interview with Judd Taylor of HAMMOND
- Oral History
WMAX-TV Host Jim Hutton with Judd Taylor of HAMMOND.
65th Annual NAMM Show-1966-Interview with Bill Gard
- Oral History
WMAX-TV Host Jim Hutton with NAMM Vice-President, Bill Gard.
Tony Yarbrough
- Oral History
Tony Yarbrough’s love of music led to buying a music store in Memphis that was closing and renaming it Yarbrough Music, which soon became a hub f
Craig Yarbrough
- Oral History
Craig Yarbrough worked alongside his brother Tony and sister Phyllis (his younger sister joined them later) in running the music store they estab
Karl Schulze
- Oral History
Karl Schulze’s grandfather worked in the piano business during his career, so it certainly was not out of place when young Karl
Bob Riskin
- Oral History
Bob Riskin started working for McCabe’s Guitar Shop in Santa Monica just a few years after it opened in 1958. Before long the shop was abuzz wit
Yoshi Kobayashi
- Oral History
Yoshi Kobayashi began working for Yamaha Corporation of America in 1958. In the early days of his career he was tasked with supervising the impo
Clifton "Fou Fou" Eddie
- Oral History
Clifton “Fou Fou” Eddie began his career as a big band and jazz drummer but soon discovered he has the skills for the blues and pop music. He ha
Larry Dunn
- Oral History
Larry Dunn played a key role in the success of the legendary group Earth, Wind & Fire! As the keyboardist for the group he added new sounds
DJ Tony G
- Oral History
DJ Tony G pioneered many scratches and tricks as a DJ in the early days of Hip Hop on the West Coast. The art of turntablelism began in New York
Eddie DeGarmo
- Oral History
Eddie DeGarmo grew up across the street from Graceland (he has a great Trick or Treat story from 1960) and somehow always knew he wanted to have
Ray Brooks
- Oral History
Ray Brooks grew up playing the blues in juke joints and small clubs all across the United States even before he was of age to drink. He toured w
Michael Boddicker
- Oral History
Michael Boddicker grew up in a music store, one his parents formed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and where his love for music began! His amazing musical
Marilyn Bergman
- Oral History
Marilyn Bergman grew up very close to her future husband in Brooklyn, New York. This may provide some insight into their magical partnership bot
Alan Bergman
- Oral History
Alan Bergman and his wife Marilyn are among the most celebrated songwriting team of their time (and anyone else’s). They began writing together
NAMM Musikmesse Russia 2014 and Prolight + Sound NAMM 2014 Announce New Dates and Venue
- Press Release
NAMM Musikmesse Russia and ProLight + Sound NAMM Russia’s 2014 edition will now be held at a new time of year, September 18-21 and September 18-20, 2014...