Carl Henderson opened his first piano store in Covington, Kentucky in 1963, after nearly 20 years in the finance business. In the early days he struggled to increase his inventory but ensured that he always allowed a budget for advertising. Over the years his newspaper and TV ads have not only helped sell pianos, but have made him a familiar face and name within his community. Henderson also worked to create meaningful promotions such as their Midnight Madness Sale. At one time, Carl and his son expanded the store to six locations in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana.
Carl Henderson passed away on Thursday July 25 at the age of 92. Click on the link to view his 2007 NAMM Oral History interview: www.namm.org/library/oral-history/carl-henderson