Tribute to MMR Publisher Sidney Davis
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. Below is…
Anthrax’s Charlie Benante – Persistence of Timekeeping
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 drumming since…
Morley Thompson
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 1980s.…
Piano Empire’s New Digs
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 years he…
Owensboro Music Center Turns 40
"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 Monday. Ten…
Notable New Products for Fretted Gear in 2013
RS Custom 64 Supreme Guitar Nashville’s Custom Red Special Guitars are handcrafted using the same designs used to build the ‘60s models they reproduce. The 64 Supreme is built using…
Notable New Products for Fretted Gear in 2013
RS Custom 64 Supreme Guitar Nashville’s Custom Red Special Guitars are handcrafted using the same designs used to build the ‘60s models they reproduce. The 64 Supreme is built using…
Tube Crunch for Lunch
‘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 bands not…
Clinton Voigt
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 in…
My Cat From Hell Star Jackson Galaxy Appears at TKL’s NAMM Booth
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, My Cat…
Orange Announces Dealer & Sales Representative of the Year
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 The Year…
Robert M. Sides Family Music Acquires Haines Music
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 the music…