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January 27, 2021 I Obituary

Co-founder of Rodgers Instrument Company Passes Away

Fred Tinker was 93 years old.

January 27, 2021 I Obituary

Former President of Dollarhide Music Passes Away

Longtime music retailer William Dollarhide passed away at the age of 74.

January 26, 2021 I Event

SWIM Fund to Host Second Annual SWIM Summit

The Smart Women in Music Fund has announced the second annual SWIM Summit Leadership Program May 4-7, 2021, at the NAMM Headquarters in Carlsbad, California.

January 26, 2021 I Event

Best In Show Highlights Top Gear from Believe in Music Week

Gear took center stage again during Believe in Music Week, especially during the Best In Show panel discussion.

January 25, 2021 I Event

Five Star Guitars Named Dealer of the Year at NAMM’s Top 100 Awards

The annual event was held virtually during last week’s Believe in Music Week

January 25, 2021 I Event

The Music People’s Sharon Hennessey Receives 2021 She Rocks Award

The annual awards recognize female leaders in the music industry.

January 18, 2021 I Retail

‘So Much Fun’: How a Music Teacher Stormed the Capitol & Shattered Lives

Music teacher Stephen Baker forced Middle C Music to cut ties with him by breaking into the Capital Building in Washington, D.C., livestreaming all of it on Instagram as “Stephen Ignoramus.”

January 18, 2021 I Event

Day 1 of UpBeat Daily Is Here

The digital launch edition of UpBeat Daily is available now.