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Toni Wine
- Oral History
Toni Wine can be heard singing the line “I can make your life so sweet” as one of the Archies on the 1969 hit record “Sugar, Sugar.” As a songwr
Dr. Carlton Young
- Oral History
Dr. Carlton Young has had a most interesting career as an editor and arranger of church music for hymnals and for music publishers such as Hope Music. His...
Ted Wade
- Oral History
Ted Wade was raised in a house full of music! His father played trumpet with several big bands such as Clyde McCoy during the swing era. When T
Lauren Vogel Weiss
- Oral History
Lauren Vogel Weiss was playing in the high school band but struggling to find the accessories she needed. This program gave her and her father,
Bill Piburn
- Oral History
Bill Piburn wrote four method books for the Mel Bay Publishing Company on the art of guitar playing. His writing was well received by many who p
Larry Morton
- Oral History
Larry Morton grew up in a family in St. Louis that had a strong love of music. His parents provided piano lessons for his older sister and later Larry began...
Wendy Kephart
- Oral History
Wendy Kephart remembers her father bringing her to Kephart’s Music Center when she was a young girl. While she did study music, she recalled it
Rusty Kephart
- Oral History
Rusty Kephart is the president of the music company his parents established as a small music store in Iowa. Rusty grew up in the store and devel
Dee Hoyt
- Oral History
Dee Hoyt played professionally since he was a teenager including in local clubs and played for the National Guard as well as for dances. His ban
Gary Hanser
- Oral History
Gary Hanser grew up in the music industry. His grandfather formed a small music store and distribution business in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, in
Meredith Hamlin
- Oral History
Meredith Hamlin is the general manager of the Kyser Music Product Company in Canton, Texas. She is proud of the company her uncle formed in 1975
Connect! At the NAMM Show in Anaheim, January 24-27, 2013
- Press Release
With the 2013 NAMM Show opening in less than five months, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is announcing new fea
NAMM Brings the Arts and Music Education into the Spotlight as Political Parties Shape their Vision for the Future
- Press Release
Working with partners including Americans for the Arts, The Recording Academy (GRAMMY's), The United States Conference of Mayors and the local arts councils,...
The NAMM Foundation Invites College Students and Faculty to Join "NAMM Generation Next" at the 2013 NAMM Show
- Press Release
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) invites college music majors and university music faculty to attend the "NAMM Generation Next" program at...
Scott Peck
- Oral History
Scott Peck is the President of Pecknel Music Company, the music store in Greenville, South Carolina that was formed by his grandfather. Scott gr
Jim Gurley
- Oral History
Jim Gurley had more stories than just about any one else in the NAMM Oral History collection! He taught guitar in Los Angles area music stores w
Ken Fuente
- Oral History
Ken Fuente is among the music industry’s top sales reps! He has established himself as an innovative and creative salesman who has befriended hi
Ida Eleck
- Oral History
Ida Eleck worked alongside her husband who was a big band musician and band director who had the idea of opening a music store. Ida was thrilled
Tom Bedell
- Oral History
Tom Bedell began giving guitar lessons in his home town of Spirit Lake, Iowa. Just a few months later, when Tom was 14 years old, he imported gu
Study First to Detail the Costs of Comprehensive Music Education
- Press Release
A first-of-its-kind study outlines the actual costs of a comprehensive k-12 music education program.
Zach Phillips Joins NAMM As Director of Professional Development
- Press Release
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is pleased to announce that Zach Phillips will be joining the association staff as Director of Professional...
NAMM BRINGS ARTISTS, POLICYMAKERS, AND NATIONAL LEADERS TOGETHER TO FOCUS ON ARTS AT THE 2012 NATIONAL POLITICAL CONVENTIONS
- Press Release
National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) will co-host arts events at the 2012 national political conventions in partnership with Americans for the Arts,...
Gibson Guitar Settlement Provides Roadmap to Improve Lacey Act Highlights Need for Legislative Attention
- Article
The settlement between Gibson Guitar and the U.S.
NAMM Submits Comments Re: Needed Changes in Lacey Declaration Requirements – read more
- Article
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Harvey Vogel
- Oral History
Harvey Vogel was having a difficult time finding and purchasing quality percussion instruments and accessories for his daughter Lauren while she
Sally Lindner
- Oral History
Sally Lindner once owned and operated a beauty shop in the small farming community of Watertown, South Dakota. After her husband, Rod, opened a
Paul Jameson
- Oral History
Paul Jameson was a pioneer in audio wholesaling as the founder of Custom Products, located in Magnolia, Arkansas. His company was among the firs
Tom Haggerty
- Oral History
Tom Haggerty grew up in the Black Hills of South Dakota where he learned to play the guitar. He gigged for many years on the road, which at one
Jim Bornhorst
- Oral History
Jim Bornhorst was hired by Rusty Brutsche, the founder of Showco, to assist with the development of sound systems. In just a short time, Jim pro
Search for “Best Teen Band in the USA” Starts Today
- Press Release
Just in time for back-to-school, teen bands have the chance to showcase their talent by entering NAMM’s fourth annual SchoolJam USA, a national teen battle of...