News
February 07, 2024 I Acquisition
PRS Guitars Names Marc Quigley Company Archivist, Brand Educator
This new role for PRS is designed to preserve the company’s history and help share it with the world.
February 07, 2024 I Obituary
Radial’s Steve McKay Passes Away
McKay served as international sales manager and was pivotal in developing Radial’s distribution network.
February 05, 2024 I Acquisition
Ernie Williamson Music Acquires Marler Music, Flint Hills Music
The back-to-back acquisitions mark the fifth and sixth retail locations for Ernie Williamson Music.
February 01, 2024 I
NAMM Reports More Than 62K Attendees at 2024 NAMM Show
In addition, some 1,600-plus exhibitors representing 3,500-plus brands from around the global attended the four-day show in Anaheim, California.
January 31, 2024 I Distribution
Chapman Guitars Taps Lyon & Healy for U.S. Distribution
This deal ushers in a new era for Chapman Guitars by amplifying its presence in the U.S.
January 31, 2024 I Appointments
MI Industry Veteran Chris Tso to Retire
Tso spent more than 37 years in the pro-audio and MI industries, working at such companies as Manny’s Music, Sam Ash, Guitar Center and Full Compass.
January 31, 2024 I Anniversary
Loser’s Music Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Current owners Bruce and Janice Marquette purchased the business from Bruce’s parents, Bob and Grace Marquette, some 20 years ago.
January 29, 2024 I Appointments, Event
NAMM Names 8 New Board Members
Each director is elected to serve a three-year term through January 2027 and will provide oversight and support of NAMM’s goals for the immediate future.