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NAMM Conducts 2012 Advocacy Fly-In Event In Washington, D.C. to Support Music Education
- Press Release
Members of the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) this week met with members of Congress and the Department of Education as part of its eighth-...
Red Dog Weber
- Oral History
Red Dog Weber saw a pogo-cello during the NAMM show in the early 1950s and thought if there was a percussive version of this instrument he could
Sam Eisenman
- Oral History
Sam Eisenman grew up in New York during the heyday of the Big Bands and BeBop.
Arnold Tubis
- Oral History
Arnold Tubis has always been interested in the mathematics of music.
Jerry Bongard
- Oral History
Jerry Bongard has enjoyed playing music since he was a kid.
Florence Sachs
- Oral History
Florence Sachs is very active in community organizations, especially those with a focus on continuing education.
Velia Villasenor-Telles
- Oral History
Velia Villasenor-Telles grew up singing with her sister.
Curtis Smith
- Oral History
Curtis Smith grew up loving the music of the 1950s and remembers the first 45 record he ever bought was "Cry" by Johnny Ray.
Toni Perrine
- Oral History
Toni Perrine grew up in England where she was a touring actress in several musical productions.
Sue Jones
- Oral History
Sue Jones had a warm way about her, which sets visitors at ease when they visited the NAMM Foundation’s Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, CA.
Gladys Hayes
- Oral History
Gladys Hayes taught choir in school for more than 25 years and was very active in vocal programs throughout her career and after her retirement.
Wanda Pugh
- Oral History
Wanda Pugh has always enjoyed singing.
Bernie Williams and Scott Grimes Share Their Passion for Music on Capitol Hill
- Press Release
On March 28, New York Yankees legend and Grammy-nominated jazz guitarist Bernie Williams, along with TV star and “Band from TV“ keyboardist Scott Grimes will...
Last Call for Entries: 2012 FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands
- Press Release
With just 11 days left until the entry period closes, The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) together with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and...
Chip Young
- Oral History
Chip Young was one of the best known recording session guitarists in Nashville.
Gary Sunda
- Oral History
Gary Sunda began building guitar amplifiers under the name Sunda in the 1960s before he was hired by Don Randall to create a new line of amplifie
Al Simpkins
- Oral History
Al Simpkins spent his career selling musical products.
Mark Ragin
- Oral History
Mark Ragin jumped from working at the retail level of a music store into wholesale when he realized there was a real need for a
Jerry Proctor
- Oral History
Jerry Proctor worked for the Alvarez Guitar brand, owned by St. Louis Music, almost from the very beginning of that product. St.
Andy Moseley
- Oral History
Andy Moseley was right next to his brother's side when they took a loan for $500 to start a guitar company they called Mosrite!
Stan Morgan
- Oral History
Stan Morgan became the president of St. Louis Music after Mark Ragin purchased the company from LOUD Technologies in 2008. The new St.
John McMurray
- Oral History
John McMurray's father opened a music store in the years following World War II in St. Louis.
Glenn MacRae
- Oral History
Glenn MacRae had an exciting musical career as the saxophonist and singer in a Canadian formed rock band that lived and recorded in England for t
Fred Foster
- Oral History
Fred Foster is a legendary name in Nashville music history.
Jim Eaton
- Oral History
Jim Eaton became a professional cellist and played often with his brother.
George Douglas
- Oral History
George Douglas's grandfather opened a small music shop in Canada, which his father managed following his military service during World War II.
Jim Broadus
- Oral History
Jim Broadus was a true fan of the Gibson guitar he purchased as a kid growing up and chasing his dream to be a rock star.
NAMM Announces Activities of 6th Annual National Wanna Play Music Week May 7-13, 2012
- Press Release
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) today announced the weeklong activities of its 6th annual National Wanna Play Music Week May 7-13, and is...
NAMM Encourages Members to Participate in Webinar Outlining Benefits of Implementing In-Store RMM Programs
- Press Release
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) today announced that it will be hosting an interactive Community and Recreational Music Making (RMM) for all...
Peter Suzuki
- Oral History
Peter Suzuki's career parallels the rise of Yamaha and the highly successful Yamaha Music Schools in Japan and the United States. Mr.