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Wayne Burdick
- Oral History
Wayne Burdick’s pedal steel guitar made by Paul Bigsby graced the cover of the luthier’s first catalog. Wayne befriended Mr.
Jeanne Bundy-Morrow
- Oral History
Jeanne Bundy-Morrow was only married to Frank Bundy a few months when her father-in-law, the pioneering instrument designer George Bundy, passed
Gene Brown
- Oral History
Gene Brown joined the Ovation Guitar Company within the first year of the company’s establishment in 1966.
Junior Brown
- Oral History
Junior Brown is a performer/inventor who dreamed of a sound to offset his rockabilly and blues styles.
Maury Brochstein
- Oral History
Maury Brochstein recalls growing up in the drum business.
Geoff Brash
- Oral History
Geoff Brash was an iconic music retailer in Australia who became known around the world for his passion and his brilliant business knowledge.
Hal Blaine
- Oral History
Hal Blaine was perhaps the most recorded drummer from the California recording studios of the 1950s-'70s.
Get Free Press!
- NAMM U Post
Zach Phillips’s advice is simple: Use the press. In his opinion, this is by far one of the best—and most effective—ways to get more for less.
5 Tips for Staying Strong in a Tough Economy
- NAMM U Post
Mark Hiskey, President of ILIo, reveals the changes his company made to meet the challenges of the current financial climate.
SchoolJam USA Challenges Teen Bands to "Rock Out" and Support Their School Music Programs
- Press Release
Starting today, teen bands across the country are invited to step onto the stage to compete in the first-ever SchoolJam USA. This one-of-a-kind, national teen...
Bill Xavier
- Oral History
Bill Xavier was introduced into the music products industry while working with Hartley Peavey.
Bert Turetzky
- Oral History
Bert Turetzky likes telling stories in his playing.
Peggy Sexton
- Oral History
Peggy Sexton and her husband, Bob, formed Tactus Press to publish books on early percussion.
Carol Kaye
- Oral History
Carol Kaye can be heard on such landmark recordings as “La Bamba,” the Mission Impossible theme, and scores of hits produced by Phil Spector.
Chubby Jackson
- Oral History
Chubby Jackson was the 1947 Down Beat magazine’s reader poll winner for the best bassist of the year.
Charles Gorby
- Oral History
Charlie Gorby was a true visionary for the music products industry and the founder of Gorby Music in West Virginia. As a lone store retailer, Charlie was a...
Gary Burton
- Oral History
Gary Burton, the renowned vibraphonist, provided wonderful and detailed insight into the Musser Company that he has been linked with for most of
Robert Bull
- Oral History
Bob Bull held many positions throughout the music products industry over his long career.
Herb Brochstein
- Oral History
Herb Brochstein had a million stories about his long and successful career in the industry.
David Briggs
- Oral History
David Briggs is a great example that not all those in the music products industry enters into it because of their passion for music. David’s passion is...
Q. David Bowers
- Oral History
Q David Bowers contributed greatly to the archiving of the music products industry.
Carl Bosse
- Oral History
Carl Bosse played an important role in the uncovering of our industry’s history when he sat down for our interview to discuss the Artley Flute Co
Lee Berk
- Oral History
Lee Berk’s father had a unique idea in teaching music, bringing the passion and fun of music making into the classroom.
John Beltrandi
- Oral History
John Beltrandi served as a road rep for Kaman Music on the east coast for over 40 years.
Dick Bell
- Oral History
Dick Bell was surprised by the impact he had on the music industry, a fact that became clear to him at the NAMM Show 2009, when the Roland Corp g
Ruby Beeston
- Oral History
Ruby Beeston was a piano teacher when she suggested that a local piano store carry sheet music.
Tom Beckmen
- Oral History
Tom Beckmen opened a music store with his band director while still in college in 1958.
John H. Beck
- Oral History
John H. Beck has an amazing talent for explaining the art of music making, not just teaching music, but providing meaning to the student in ways that fuel...
Larry Bearce
- Oral History
Larry Bearce formed Reston Music in northern Virginia in the 1960s and later opened several locations in the area. One key to the store’s success was the man...
Robert Beals
- Oral History
Robert Beals was just a young man when he first met Chick Evans. The two worked to perfect and promote Mr.