Fender’s Norvell Receives DCA at NAMM
Kicking of the Fender Strat's 60th Anniversary on a high note, VP of Fender Guitars Justin Norvell received the MMR Dealers' Choice Award for "Electric Guitar Line of the Year" on Saturday…
Chauvet Receives DCA at NAMM
Chauvet's Ana Jaramillo, Albert Chauvet, and Allen Reiss with the MMR Dealers' Choice Award for "Lighting Line of the Year."
Shubb Capos Celebrates 40 Years
As 2014 begins, Shubb Capos’ Rick Shubb looks back on the company’s successful history: “In 1974, Richard Nixon resigned the presidency, Muhammad Ali defeated George Foreman to regain the heavyweight…
SupportMusic Coalition Webcast
On Friday, NAMM's Mary Luehrsen moderated a panel of celebrity advocates for music education that included Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Todd Rundgren, and Bernie Williams.
Hartley Peavey Receives Dealers’ Choice Award
Peavey Electronics won the MMR Dealers' Choice Award in the category of "Sound Reinforcement Line of the Year." Company founder and CEO Hartley Peavey accepted the trophy at the NAMM Show in…
Musician’s Friend Awarded Dealer of the Year by MXL
MXL has announced that Musician’s Friend will receive its Dealer of the Year award. Musician’s Friend president Gene Jolly and VP of Merchandising Chris Tso will accept the award. Musician’s…
Rane’s Dean Standing Receives DCA
Dean Standing of Rane receives the Dealers' Choice Award for "DJ Line of the Year" from MMR's Christian Wissmuller.
Joe Lamond and Skip Maggiora at NAMM
NAMM president & CEO Joe Lamond with Skip Maggiora of Skip's Music at Thursday night's Chairman's Reception in Anaheim.
Remo Focuses on Growing Music Therapy Industry
Remo will soon be exploring new distribution channels outside of the traditional music industry, announced the company's president, Brock Kaericher, at the annual Remo international sales meeting Thursday. “We've realized…
Roland’s Nunney Receives Dealers’ Choice Award
Kim Nunney, president & CEO of Roland U.S. accepts the MMR Dealers' Choice Award for "Pro Digital Piano Line of the Year" (The Roland FP-80) on Wednesday night in Anaheim.
Larry Thomas & Sammy Ash at Fender’s pre-NAMM Bash
Fender CEO Larry Thomas with Sammy Ash, COO of Sam Ash Music Corp. at Wednesday night's pre-NAMM party hosted by FMIC.
D’Addario’s Robert Polan on the Rico Acquisition
MMR: Can you remind our readers about the 2004 acquisition of Rico? What was the catalyst for the move? Robert Polan: In 2004, we were approached by Rico and their…