Perry Receives Les Paul Award
Legendary Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry was awarded the Les Paul Award at the 2017 TEC Awards ceremony on Saturday. Perry brought out fellow Hollywood Vampires bandmates Alice Cooper and Johnny…
Two New Store Openings for GC
Guitar Center has been expanding its presence nationwide with recent store grand openings in Alexandria, Virginia (January 12), and Goodlettsville, Tennessee (January 19). These grand openings further underscore Guitar Center’s…
Roland Announces New Company Positions
While at the NAMM Show, Roland Corporation announced several new company positions as part of a comprehensive business plan designed to ensure ongoing expansion and long-term growth. The announcement was…
2017 Don Johnson Award Winners: Full Compass' Susan and Jonathan Lipp
Every year since 2009, MMR has recognized significant figures in the world of MI who have contributed in meaningful ways to the advocacy of music education at the community and local levels…
Eastman Partners with Backun
Eastman Music Company has announced that they have made a significant investment in Backun Musical Services, manufacturer of clarinets and woodwind accessories. This investment builds upon the existing Eastman distribution…
New Deal in Place Between Hal Leonard and DW
On Thursday, Drum Workshop, Inc., appointed Hal Leonard as their exclusive U.S. representative of their Gretsch, Gibraltar, KAT, Percussion Plus and CB Percussion lines. The agreement will take effect on…
Chauvet DJ with DCA Trophies at NAMM
Chauvet DJ's Albert Chauvet (right) received the Dealers' Choice Award trophies for "DJ Line of the Year" and "Lighting Line of the Year" from MMR's Terry Lowe (left) on Thursday afternoon.
SABIAN at NAMM 2017
SABIAN president/CEO Andy Zildjian addresses the crowd at Thursday morning's press conference.
Partnership Between BOSS and Strandberg Announced
BOSS announced during Winter NAMM 2017 that a partnership is in the works between BOSS and Strandberg guitars. The to-be-named Strandberg/BOSS guitar will incorporate Roland V-Guitar capabilities like unique tones and instant alternate tunings into Strandberg guitars. A formal…
FMIC's Norvell at 'pre-NAMM' Get-Together
Fender's Justin Norvell at the Wdnesday Custom Shop event in Anaheim.
ESP Names Rizzuto National Sales Manager
ESP Guitars has announced that MI industry veteran Rob Rizzuto has joined the company in the position of national sales manager. “We’re very happy to have a sales professional of…
Denon DJ VL12 Prime Direct Drive Table
Denon DJ VL12 Prime direct- drive professional DJ turntable features heavy-duty all-metal construction and adjustable torque. Under the turntable are four special isolation feet, enabling the VL12 to resist vibration.…