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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It’s been a few years since the first day of SNAMM started with such hype. We heard this year would be better. We heard new programming and educational…
The guitar market is notoriously old school in its preferences. Generations of musicians have strummed their way through songbooks and garage rehearsals using a relatively tiny variety of…
I’m talking to Hartley Peavey in the greenroom moments before SNAMM’s Industry Icon event. I reference the theme of the show — the need for change and new…
The NAMM Foundation is accepting applications at www.nammfoundation.org for its 2014 President’s Innovation Award to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in the music products industry.The cash award supports…
Griffin Technology, one of the world's foremost creators of accessories for home, mobile and personal technology, is increasing its presence in the music products industry with the introduction…
Sonaré Pro Brass is pleased to welcome Steve Allen as Brass Sales Director for the Sonaré and E.K. Blessing product lines. Allen brings over forty years of experience in the music…
Anthem Musical Instruments has appointed Frank Sarcia as director of sales. Sarcia has worked in the music products industry for over 25 years, holding sales management positions for…
“These are iconic heroes of mine, and to have all of them on stage here tonight is wonderful,” declared a genuinely giddy Joe Lamond, CEO/president of NAMM on…
George Gruhn welcomed Hartley Peavey to the brand-new Gruhn Guitars location on Eighth Avenue, near Wedgewood Avenue in Nashville.
Future Man, Don Gardner, Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, and NAMM's Joe Lamond talk shop at the Music City Center on Thursday in Nashville...
Dana Bourgeois looks on as Vince Gill strums an Aged Tone Dreadnaught Bourgeois model at Summer NAMM...
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has appointed Tony Price to the position of vice president of North American sales.In this role, Price will have sales responsibility for FMI…
Learn Guitar Maintenance from the Experts at the Gibson BoothBecause Gibson wants to help all guitar players get the most enjoyment out of their instruments, expert luthiers and…
Co-presidents Rick Drumm and John D'Addario III with artist relations representative Tom Spaulding at Wednesday night's pre-NAMM bash. As usual, the food, drinks, and generous giveaways (strings,…
Set-up day in the shiny new Music City Center in Nashville, home to Summer NAMM 2013...
Line 6, Inc. has announced an expanded distribution agreement with Hal Leonard Corporation, the world’s largest music print publisher and digital content provider. Effective immediately, Hal Leonard will…
The notoriously dour philosopher Heraclitus issued the maxim from which this editorial takes its title some 2,500 years ago (give or take) and, hey – when you turn…
Whether you consider them a problem or an opportunity, our industry’s version of “muggles” will parade through the aisles of our trade show.While some exhibitors are passionate supporters…
Retail Boot Camp: On Wednesday, July 10th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30, sales guru Bob Negen shares how to get more people in the door, how to increase your…
A resurrected and rejuvenated Electra Guitars has opened its doors with their classic logo intact, a slate of new products, and a rapidly growing roster of users, artists…
Just a few years ago more than a few were whispering, “Put a fork in it, it’s done.” So that there is tangible excitement and enthusiasm for this…
