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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On August 9th we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:It's with a heavy heart that I report Bill Tarpley passed away Saturday morning surrounded by…
Joe Hume, founder of Hume Music in Kansas, passed away on August 6th.
NAMM board member and Contemporary Music Center director, Menzie Pittman (left), has some sage words of advice on how to understand and get the best out of those digital…
Growing up being a drummer, nothing was cooler than being fast.
“There was a lot of value for both exhibitors and retailers alike in Nashville – the NAMM Member companies came ready to do business,” notes NAMM president and…
Hal Leonard Corporation and Willis Music have spent a decade making beautiful music together.
On August 1, NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino got in touch with the following news:Ralph Zumpano passed away on July 22 at the age of 92.
Gold Jackson Enterprises, makers of GJ2 Guitars, have reached an agreement with Premier Builders Guild to become the dominant vendor for the USA production of Fano Guitars.
The exciting discovery of the Earth-like planet Kepler 452b, has brought with it some interesting data about the state of the musical instrument market there.
NAMM members can take advantage of early availability of hotel rooms for next year’s show using the NAMM Housing system.
On July 17th, we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:William Petersen who served as president of the Selmer Corporation from 1975-1990 during a time of great…
This year’s Music China continues to grow and offer business opportunities within Asia’s markets.
Despite dividing opinion over the future direction of its Frankfurt show, Musikmesse has promised that this year’s Music China will be the biggest yet for the Shanghai expo.
The NAMM executive committee welcomed Joel Menchey and honored outgoing chair Larry Morton during Summer NAMM.
NAMM honored South Carolina’s Musical Innovations as the 2015 ‘Dealer of the Year’ at the fifth annual NAMM Top 100 Dealer Awards.
Joe Lamond, Betty Haywood, and Mary Luerhsen of the NAMM Foundation at the Casio/W.O. Smith Music School Summer NAMM event.
NAMM President/CEO Joe Lamond was the first ever receipient of the Leadership in Music Education Award, given to him by Stephen Schmidt of Casio at the Casio/W.O. Smith Music…
On Wednesday, July 8, Roland and BOSS held a premier event at Soundcheck Nashville to launch new products being featured at Summer NAMM.
Former NAMM chairman and current president of Willis Music, Kevin Cranley, is a giant (in more ways than one) in MI and at Wednesday night's D'Addario pre-Show bash…
Country megastar Vince Gill showed off his funny - and forgetful - side, as he read the lyrics to The Band's classic track "Ophelia" while he and his band…
Roland's has released a cluster of new guitar products ahead of this year's Summer NAMM show, including a reworked version of its popular JC-40 Jazz Chorus amp.
Resurgent Guild Guitars has unveiled two new bass guitars at Summer NAMM, including a signature model from Byrds bassist, Chris Hillman.
NAMM's latest Global Report has been released, revealing the estimated market value of some 23 different countries across the world.
Orange Amplification is opening a new showroom in Nashville during Summer NAMM, 9th to 10th July.
