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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Music education outside of the classroom is nothing new, of course, and even the concept of franchised programs isn’t a breakthrough. However, in the past few years, performance-based…
Hal Leonard Corporation has announced that beginning at Summer NAMM, they will distribute not only the complete M-Audio line from inMusic, but also add Alesis and Alto Professional…
The industry is preparing for the biggest Summer NAMM event in five years, which opens in Nashville on July 11. With a new home in the state-of-the-art Music…
Carlsbad, CA, (June 24, 2013)— NAMM members and musicians of all abilities tuned-up their instruments to welcome the Summer Solstice in a daylong, musical free-for-all in observance of the…
The Rain Riser, which debuts at this year’s Summer NAMM show, combines elements of a studio partition — absorption, diffusion, decoupling, and bass trapping — all within the form…
It came as no surprise when Sidney Davis’ inbox quickly was bursting at the “virtual” seams with messages from retailers and suppliers, following the announcement of his retirement.…
As a founding member of thrash-metal architects, Anthrax, Charlie Benante has been a force to be reckoned with and one of the most respected names in hard rock…
Morley Thompson passed away on March 7 at the age of 86.Thompson’s financial background was a key element in the expansion of the Baldwin Piano Company during the…
There’s no type of promotion that can beat the upside of a great location. Piano Empire president and CEO Chris Vance has learned that much over the 18…
"How’s it goin’, friend?” Hank Starks chimes to a trio of folks entering his music store. Soon more arrive, trigging more salutations. But it’s 5:50 p.m. on a…
RS Custom 64 Supreme GuitarNashville’s Custom Red Special Guitars are handcrafted using the same designs used to build the ‘60s models they reproduce. The 64 Supreme is built…
RS Custom 64 Supreme GuitarNashville’s Custom Red Special Guitars are handcrafted using the same designs used to build the ‘60s models they reproduce. The 64 Supreme is built…
‘Lunchbox’ Amplifiers – Turning Sales Up to 10 Offering genuine tube amp tone in a package – and at a price – more appropriate to many guitarists and…
Clinton Voigt, 92, of Beloit, Wis., passed away on February 10, 2013.In the spring of 1939 Voigt purchased and took over a guitar studio in Beloit that specialized…
Once a part time animal shelter worker with a growing reputation as a “cat whisperer,” Jackson Galaxy is now the star of the successful Animal Planet television show,…
Orange Amplification announced that Sweetwater Sound Inc. has been awarded USA " Dealer Of The Year 2012 and Bill McDaniel has been presented with USA Sales Representative Of…
Robert M. Sides Family Music Centers recently announced the acquisition of Haines Music in Selinsgrove, Pa.Haines Music owners Pam and Nevin Garrett are retiring after 37 years in…
