Trade Regrets: Vera May
On April 2, NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino shared that Vera May had passed away on March 30, 2022, at the age of 102: Mrs. May was the matriarch figure of…
The Gathering of the Tribes
After more than two years, the NAMM Show is returning – a few months late, but back. It was a bold and wise pivot this year, erring on the side…
Policy Update: NAMM Endorses the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act
NAMM is pleased to support the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (H.R. 4750 and S. 2872); federal legislation which would restore and update a tax deduction to help performing artists…
NAMM’s Museum of Making Music and The 2022 NAMM Show to Welcome ‘Les Paul Thru the Lens’
NAMM’s Museum of Making Music and The NAMM Show (June 3-5) are pleased to welcome “Les Paul Thru the Lens,” an exclusive traveling gallery of photos highlighting the life and…
Trade Regrets: Ed Hamrick
On March 24, we received the following from NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino: We learned today that Ed Hamrick passed away on Wednesday. He was 72 years old. Ed enjoyed playing the drums…
Fred Armisen Returns to Host The 37th Annual NAMM TEC Awards
The TEC Awards Steering Committee is pleased to announce that actor, comedian, and musician Fred Armisen will return as host of the 37th Annual Technical Excellence and Creativity Awards (NAMM…
Future-Focused Ideas to Fuel Opportunities and Business-Enriching Strategies Announced for The 2022 NAMM Show
The 2022 NAMM Show is announcing more than 150 sessions for established and emerging professionals in the music products, pro audio, and entertainment technology segments. Held in the Anaheim Convention…
Trade Regrets: Lloyd Meyer
We received the following on March 11 from NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino: Industry veteran and longtime friend to so many of us, Lloyd Meyer, passed away this morning. And our industry family seems…
Trade Regrets: Sharon Brown
On March 10, we received the following from NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino: Yesterday we received the sad news that the matriarch of Ted Brown Music, Sharon Brown, passed away on Monday. Sharon was…
SWIM and NAMM Become WON: Women of NAMM
On International Women’s Day, Smart Women in Music (SWIM) is pleased to announce the group’s evolution to Women of NAMM (WON) and status as an official, all-volunteer council of NAMM.…
Trade Regrets: Harry Gillum
On March 4, NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following sad news: Our pal Harry Gillum passed away late last month after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 67…
Trade Regrets: Thomas Lee
On March 4, we received the following from NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorntino: Thomas Lee, the co-founder of Tom Lee Music, passed away late last month at the age of 101.…