Trade Regrets: Don Banks

On October 15^th, NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino sent the following:

Don Banks passed away yesterday at the age of 86.

Don was a band director who felt he could have more of an impact on music makers by providing them with quality instruments. In 1967 he opened Don Banks Music in Tampa, Florida to serve the local school bands. Over the years he expanded the store to include a full line of product offerings and repair service for all musicians. Don’s son, Mitchel, joined the company right out of school as did Don’s grandson.

To view a clip from Banks’ 2011 NAMM Oral History interview, click here:

https://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/don-banks