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Jimmie Smith
- Oral History
Jimmie Smith designed and built the Trumann, Arkansas, Baldwin Piano factory in the early 1980s after working in the company’s Greenwood, Mississ
Bob Sowell
- Oral History
Bob Sowell had a long run as a Baldwin employee, beginning in 1969 in the Greenwood, Mississippi, factory and running until 2010 in Trumann, Arka
Wilton Syckes
- Oral History
Wilton Syckes was thought to have sold more pianos than any other salesman.
Frank Untermyer
- Oral History
Frank Untermyer studied woodworking and instrument building in Germany before returning to the United States to help form Hamer Guitars with coll
Joe Ussery
- Oral History
Joe Ussery was the supply manager for the Baldwin Piano factory in Greenwood, Mississippi when he first joined the company in 1973.
Jim Whitehill
- Oral History
Jim Whitehill provided a very important overview of the products and politics of the Norlin Music Company, which was originally named Chicago Musical Instr
Ralph Zumpano
- Oral History
Ralph Zumpano worked in the Kenosha, Wisconsin, Leblanc plant most of his professional career.
Imero Fiorentino
- Oral History
Imero Fiorentino was considered by many the father of pro-lighting!
Bobby Feldman
- Oral History
Bobby Feldman wrote three hit songs in the 1960s that are still being played and recorded today.
Rodney Ethridge
- Oral History
Rodney Ethridge was the plant manager for the Baldwin Piano factory in Greenwood, Mississippi beginning in the early 1970s.
Richard Ellis
- Oral History
Richard Ellis was proud of the three main areas of his professional career; playing, teaching and selling musical instruments.
David Ellis
- Oral History
David Ellis was greatly influenced by his father, Richard Ellis, the band director and music store founder.
Daniel Dorff
- Oral History
Daniel Dorff has been heavily involved in the music publishing industry for most of his professional life.
Charlie Daniels
- Oral History
Charlie Daniels won the Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance in 1979 for "The Devil Went Down to Georgia", which reached #3 on the cha
John D'Addario
- Oral History
John D’Addario’s family history in the music industry can be traced back to the 1670s when Donato D’Addario worked as a “cordaro
Dick Christian
- Oral History
Dick Christian has spent his entire career in the piano and organ business and has made many friends along the way.
Bill Cooper
- Oral History
Bill Cooper is an independent sales representative whose background includes a great many experiences that have helped Bill best serve his dealer
Ted Chapin
- Oral History
Ted Chapin has many stories about the music industry, making his June 2010 interview fascinating.
Bugs Bower
- Oral History
Bugs Bower was one of the great characters of music publishing that helped re-direct the industry following World War II.
Dick Boak
- Oral History
Dick Boak has served as Director of Artist Relations for the C.F.
Gayle Beacock
- Oral History
Gayle Beacock and her brother are second-generation music storeowners with a flair for business and a passion for encouraging music making.
William Bartolini
- Oral History
William Bartolini and his wife, Patricia, are among the world’s foremost experts on the science of acoustics.
NAMM Foundation Announces Recipients of 2010 Music Products Industry Tuition and William R. Gard Memorial Scholarships
- Press Release
The NAMM Foundation announced today the final recipients of its 2010 Music Products Industry Tuition and William R. Gard Memorial Scholarships.
Health Care Reform Update
- Article
The comprehensive healthcare reform legislation signed by President Obama will impose new requirements on all employers, although companies which employ 50 or...
California -and in 2013, National Formadehyde Emissions Standard Impacts Many NAMM Members
- Article
Manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers of musical instruments and accessories who sell products containing composite wood products should be...
NAMM Alerts Luthiers and Small-Shop Members About New Regulations Concerning Shipping and Handling of Wooden Instruments
- Press Release
NAMM announced today that it will be providing important new compliance information specifically for luthiers and small-shop businesses that deal with shipping...
2010 Summer NAMM Closes Leaving Members Optimistic and Re-Energized for Improving Economy
- Press Release
NAMM today announced final registration and exhibitor numbers for 2010 Summer NAMM.
2010 Summer NAMM Opens In Nashville
- Press Release
NAMM, the 109-year-old not-for-profit trade association of the international music products industry, opened its 2010 Summer NAMM music products trade show...
NAMM Foundation Announces the Official Opening of the 2011 Program Grant Initiative to Support Innovative Music-Making Programs
- Press Release
The NAMM Foundation announced today that Phase I of its 2011 Program Grant initiative will open on June 15, 2010, at www.
NAMM Foundation Now Accepting Applications for 2011 President’s Innovation Award for Exemplary College Students
- Press Release
The NAMM Foundation announced today that it is accepting applications at www.nammfoundation.org for its 2011 Presiden