Founded in 1879—22 years before NAMM was formed—MMR has documented the companies, products, retailers, leaders and ideas that shape the global music products industry. This is MMR's living digital NAMM archive.
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Two awards from the 2024 NAMM Show – including “Dealer of the Year – are just some of the most recent accolades being bestowed upon Jeffersonville, Indiana’s beloved…
“He just turns up with his memory stick and pretends he's doing something and goes away with a huge amount of money,” said Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickenson…
The NAMM board of directors has elected officers to represent the executive committee, effective immediately and will serve through April 2025, representing NAMM’s global membership and the music…
Mark Maxwell, co-owner of Jefferson, Indiana's Maxwell's House of Music sits down with us to reflect upon his team's, and his own, recent winning-streak, which has included receiving…
Genelec, the leader in active monitoring technology for 45 years, is proud to be the studio monitor of choice for the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus – a…
During 2024, D’Andrea celebrates 100 years in the music industry, supplying an extensive range of premium guitar accessories constructed from high quality materials manufactured in the USA.
At this point, no doubt, we have all returned and survived The NAMM Show, and most folks realize that they are truly glad they went.
"Music education isn't just about creating incredible musicians, it's about creating incredible humans."
In late 1964, a young drummer named Art Risavy launched the business which would define his professional career.
NAMM has announced that AJ Zane has been appointed director of technology.
KMC Music, a division of Exertis JAM, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Melissa Ceo as the new Ohio Valley Key Accounts Manager.
Proel North America proudly announces the introduction of Ida Maria Grassi wind instruments to the United States and Canada, marking a significant milestone in the Italian company's commitment…
Elrick Bass Guitars is excited to announce the addition of a headless option on hand-carved series bass guitars.
“I felt like this Show, more than probably any Show I’ve ever attended, set the tone for the industry,” says NAMM president and CEO John Mlynczak of the…
The 76-year story of Jay’s Music begins with a Ma and Pa jewelry and luggage shop at 311 8th Street in Augusta.
Every once in a while, a product comes along that combines the designer’s savvy knowledge of the market, the right application, and a new-found throng of customers –…
Proel, a leading Italian manufacturer of professional and consumer audio solutions, is proud to unveil its latest breakthrough in sound technology: the DIVA active loudspeaker series.
BASSBOSS, the trailblazing force in audio innovation, left an indelible mark at The NAMM Show 2024 with their "Demolition Experience" demonstrations by shaking the ceiling tiles, knocking out…
Proel North America, a leading provider of Italian-engineered musical instruments and audio technology, proudly announces the launch of two new exciting audio interfaces designed to revolutionize the way…
American Music & Sound, one of the leading distributors of musical instruments and pro audio products in North America, had their most exciting and prominent presence ever at the 2024 NAMM…
Just a week after the 2024 NAMM Show's triumphant return to Anaheim, we spoke with NAMM president & CEO John Mlynczak to get his thoughts on the first…
Celestion, the premier manufacturer of guitar and bass loudspeakers and pro audio drivers for sound reinforcement applications, began the celebration of their centennial anniversary year at the 2024…
Allen & Heath, an industry leader in professional audio products, had a memorable presence at the 2024 NAMM Show - the world's largest trade show for music production,…
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC)/PlayDrums.com Open House, held at the Anaheim Hilton on Friday, January 26, celebrated the many positive impacts of PlayDrums.com programs.
