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Hugh Goldsmith
- Oral History
Hugh Goldsmith was hired by the Mason-Risch Piano Company of Canada when he was still a teenager in 1937. Times were difficult during the depression era and...
Henry Goldrich
- Oral History
Henry Goldrich had some of the most remarkable stories in the industry!
Peter Giles
- Oral History
Peter Giles, the founder and president of Giles Communications, celebrated 20 years in business at the 2007 NAMM Show.
Craig Gigax
- Oral History
Craig Gigax’s father established Meridian Music in Indianapolis and built up a respected reputation, due largely to his friendly personality and
Marty Garcia
- Oral History
Marty Garcia saw a need to create a way for the singer and musicians performing on stage to hear themselves without the blaring floor monitors.
Gary Gand
- Oral History
Gary Gand grew up playing music and developed a passion for musical instruments.
Bob Gallien
- Oral History
Bob Gallien has been an innovator in bass guitar amplification for some 30 years! Inspired as a young guitar player in the 1960s by bands like the Rolling...
Col. Arnald Gabriel
- Oral History
Colonel Arnald Gabriel proudly led the United States Air Force Band as well as the Symphony Orchestra, the Singing Sergeants and the McLean Orchestra over a...
George Gaber
- Oral History
George Gaber was the noted percussionist with symphonic orchestras who parlayed his performing into an historic role as professor of music at the University of...
Gene Fresco
- Oral History
Gene Fresco was one of the top sales reps of our industry.
Larry Fresch Sr.
- Oral History
Larry Fresch Sr. exuded the passion and the love of music that is so much a part of this industry.
Paul Francis
- Oral History
Paul Francis, Quality Manager, fondly recalled the early days of his career at Zildjian and spoke with pride of the history of the company as he
Clem Frak
- Oral History
Clem Frak worked for King Musical Instruments for 35 years!
Jesse Flores
- Oral History
Jesse Flores was the founder of Flores Music stores located in Peoria and Pekin, Illinois.
Sol Fleising
- Oral History
Sol Fleising worked for Erikson’s Musical after earning his business degree and even worked in a small music retail store for a while, but he had a vision to...
Maynard Ferguson
- Oral History
Maynard Ferguson’s first big time gig was with the Boyd Raeburn Orchestra. He later played his unique trumpet style, with plenty of high notes, with Charlie...
Sandy Feldstein
- Oral History
Sandy Feldstein played an important role in the publishing of music and method books on percussion.
Final Report — Industry Comes Together at 2009 NAMM Show
- Press Release
NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, today announced final registration and exhibitor numbers for the 2009 NAMM Show.
Day Four of the 2009 NAMM Show
- Press Release
Day four of the 2009 NAMM Show brought music products professionals to the Anaheim Convention Center for one final day of meetings, networking, education and...
NAMM Announces Third Annual Wanna Play? Award Recipients
- Press Release
NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, has announced the winners of its third annual Wanna Play? Awards.
Day Three of the 2009 NAMM Show
- Press Release
The third day of the 2009 NAMM Show drew thousands of music products professionals to the halls of the Anaheim Convention Center for business, networking,...
New Board Members Elected at NAMM Annual Meeting of Members
- Press Release
NAMM held its Annual Meeting of Members today during the 2009 NAMM Show. After introducing past presidents in attendance, reviewing the new annual report and...
Day Two of the 2009 NAMM Show
- Press Release
The second day of the 2009 NAMM Show drew crowds to the Anaheim Convention Center for business meetings, product demonstrations, networking and live music.
Day One of the 2009 NAMM Show
- Press Release
NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, kicked off its 107th NAMM Show today at the Anaheim Convention Center. Thousands of...
NAMM Announces Wanna Play? Film Contest
- Press Release
NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, announced that it will be hosting a new Wanna Play? Film Contest encouraging amateur...
2009 NAMM Show Opens in Anaheim
- Press Release
The NAMM Show, the longest-running trade show in the United States, opened today welcoming thousands of musical instrument and products retailers and...
NAMM Committee Releases New Version of B2B XML Standards
- Press Release
In today's challenging and uncertain economy, finding efficiencies and cost savings in your business processes is imperative. For the past two years, experts...
Roy Ernst
- Oral History
Roy Ernst discovered a way to involve an older generation in the great experience of music making.
Buddy Emmons
- Oral History
Buddy Emmons is on the short list of the most influential steel pedal guitarists in the world.
Walter Ehret
- Oral History
Walter Ehret was the music arrangers’ equivalent to Mel Blanc – the man with a thousand voices. Walter was the man with a thousand pseudonyms. Under his...