1971 Then and Now: Martin Guitars
Two Centuries of History, and We’re Just Getting Started A Martin isn’t just a guitar. It’s playable history; part of a long line of legendary instruments stretching back to the…
1971 Then and Now: Grover Musical Products, Inc.
Richard Berger, President, Grover Musical Products, Inc. There were many changes at our company through the years. We closed our wholesale division, Grossman Music, and concentrated on manufacturing and distributing…
1971 Then and Now: Hal Leonard
Larry Morton, CEO It’s fascinating how our core strategy has stayed the same: to help people learn to play music by giving them useful tools to do so. In 1971,…
1971 Then and Now: Hoshino USA
Celebrating The People Who Make Music Happen… And the 50-year Mission of MMR When MMR first approached us about contributing to their commemorative 50-year, “Then & Now” issue, we knew…
1971 Then and Now: Hohner Accordions
Gilbert Reyes, Hohner Brand Manager Hohner has connected cultures & celebrated diversity around the world for over 160 years. It has been at the forefront of providing musical instruments that…
1971 Then and Now: Hohner Harmonicas
Drew Lewis, Brand Manager, Hohner Harmonicas and Melodicas While much has changed over the previous five decades, people’s love of music remains steady. Over time, music genres change and evolve…
1971 Then and Now: Sonor Drums
Jeff Mulvihill, Sonor Brand Manager USA: “It is amazing how much has changed in the world in 50 years with technology and culture speeding the pace on how people live…
1971 Then and Now: Electro-Harmonix
Mike Matthews, Founder & CEO: “I founded Electro-Harmonix in 1968 so in ’71 we were barely out of our infancy with just a handful of analog effects like the LPB-1…
New Products, MMR, July 2021
MMR’s July 2021 New Products section included a variety of accessory items, pro audio items, fretted instruments, drums & percussion items, print & digital products and cases & stands. To…
Orchestrating Your Own Disney Ending
My wife enjoys watching movies with fast action scenes where people inevitably get hurt. As the decibel level in the movie’s soundtrack increases, so does my heart rate. I, on…
Vision & Purpose!
Jimi Hendrix’s debut album release rocked the world in 1967 Jimi Asked the Right Question: ‘Are You Experienced?’ Before we delve into Jimi Hendrix, let’s start with our own question.…
Lamond to Step Down as President and CEO of NAMM
Joe Lamond (Photo: NAMM) On June 28, at the annual NAMM Board of Directors meeting, Joe Lamond, NAMM president and CEO, shared his intention to step down as the leader…