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NAMM Show Tips Revealed
- NAMM U Post
Whether this is your first NAMM show or your 30th, it's imperative to always learn new things.
NAMM Supports New Lacey RELIEF Act
- Press Release
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) announced today its support for new legislation introduction by U.S.
National Labor Relations Act (NLRB) POSTING RULE
- Article
By April 20, 2012, virtually all NAMM members (as well as virtually all private sector employers) will be required to post notices informing employees of their...
Final Week to Enter NAMM’s SchoolJam USA Battle of the Teen Bands Competition
- Press Release
The deadline is drawing near for teen bands all across America to vie for the title of “Best Teen Band in the USA,” while raising funds for their schools’...
Sam Denov
- Oral History
Sam Denov retired as the percussionist and timpanist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra after playing with the group in concerts, on the road and
Bernie Grundman
- Oral History
Bernie Grundman is the pioneering recording engineer and mastering studio founder who has played a vital role in the development of mastering stu
David Goggin
- Oral History
David Goggin is known throughout the industry as Mr.
Mike Garson
- Oral History
Mike Garson was classically trained on the piano and contributed greatly to jazz and rock as well as his own “now music” style.
Michel Doidic
- Oral History
Michel Doidic always enjoyed the technology behind electronic musical instruments.
Roz Cron
- Oral History
Roz Cron was a member of the all female swing band known around the world as The International Sweethearts of Rhythm.
CITES update
- Article
The Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) of Wild Fauna and Flora recently listed 91 hardwood species in CITES Appendix III; includes...
Yamaha Music and Wellness Institute Receives $75,000 Grant From the NAMM Foundation
- Press Release
The Yamaha Music and Wellness Institute (YMWI) has received a $75,000 grant from the NAMM Foundation for groundbreaking research to be conducted under the...
American PI of Ernst & Young Wins 11th Annual FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands
- Press Release
In a competition that took executives out of the boardroom and onto the stage, American PI from Ernst & Young were named "Best Corporate Band" at the...
Davie Allan
- Oral History
Davie Allan was an early user of the fuzz tone boxes in the 1960s and put them to good use on a number of his instrumental hits with the Arrows.
Arthur Adams
- Oral History
Arthur Adams has written and played the blues nearly his entire life!
Fred Sanchez
- Oral History
Fred Sanchez is the founder of the band El Chicano, the Latin soul group from Los Angeles, that helped define Latin Rock in the late 1960s and 19
NAMM Hosts Member Exhibit at AARP Life@50+ Event and Expo In Los Angeles
- Press Release
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) announced today that it once again brought the fun of playing music to attendees of the popular annual AARP...
NAMM Foundation Invites Music Products Industry College Students to Its ‘Generation Next’ Program at the 2012 NAMM Show
- Press Release
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) announced today that it is inviting college students with music business or music education majors to attend...
27th Annual TEC Awards Announces Nominees for Outstanding Technical Achievement
- Press Release
The TEC Foundation for Excellence in Audio today announced the nominees for the 27th Annual Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards, to be held Friday,...
Rock Musicians and Industry Influencers to Judge Executive Talent in Eleventh Annual FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands
- Press Release
An elite panel of five music industry judges comprised of rock legends and music professionals, will select the 2011 “Best Corporate Band” in the 11th Annual...
Music Educators Welcome at the 2012 NAMM Show
- Press Release
The NAMM Foundation today invited music educators and school administrators from across the United States to come to Anaheim, Calif.
Steve Soest
- Oral History
Steve Soest played in several local rock bands and studied hard on the makes of electric guitars and amps, an expertise that came in handy around
Walther Veerkamp
- Oral History
Walther Veerkamp was the son of the founder of Casa Veerkamp, one of the most respected and oldest music retailers in Mexico.
Eric Persing
- Oral History
Eric Persing is the innovative producer and wizard on the synthesizer who has created over a million sounds to inspire music makers around the world. His music...
Harro Heinz
- Oral History
Harro Heinz was born in Germany and educated in electrical engineering before he was brought to the United States by Mr.
James Cotton
- Oral History
James Cotton learned the blues from many of the greatest artists in recorded history!
Sam Berkow
- Oral History
Sam Berkow has a deep rooted passion for acoustical design & sound measurement.
NAMM Hires New Director of Membership
- Press Release
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) announced today that Causby Challacombe will be its new director of membership.
Skipper Wise
- Oral History
Skipper Wise is a recording artist and performer who saw the need to create cutting edge microphones that took advantage of the venue they were s
Martins Saulespurens
- Oral History
Martins Saulespurens and Skipper Wise formed Blue Microphones in 1995 and set off to change the way people thought of and heard microphones.