News: Obituary
April 24, 2024
Long-Time Hal Leonard VP Passes Away
Hal Leonard has announced Rick Walters, vice president of classical and vocal publications has passed away. He was 68. Walters was a key figure at Hal Leonard…
April 08, 2024
30-Year Yamaha Exec Glenn DePue Passes Away
Glenn DePue, who had a 30-year career as an executive with Yamaha Corp. of America, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 3 at his home in Mesa, Arizona.…
March 11, 2024
Fender’s Mike Lewis Passes Away
Mike Lewis, vice president of product development at the Fender Custom Shop, passed away on March 6. He was 70. Lewis first joined Fender in the sales…
February 14, 2024
Graph Tech’s Gary Lambert Passes Away
Graph Tech Guitar Labs sales representative Gary Lambert has passed away after a battle with cancer. Lambert joined Graph Tech in 2016 and was a dedicated…
February 07, 2024
Radial’s Steve McKay Passes Away
Radial Engineering has announced the passing of Steve McKay, a veteran industry professional who spent 20 years with the company. In his role as international…
December 21, 2023
Cassell’s Music Owner Salvatore Intagliata Passes Away
Salvatore Intagliata, owner of Cassell’s Music in San Fernando, California, passed away peacefully on Oct. 27. He was 97. Intagliata, along with his son, Ed,…
December 21, 2023
Hohner, Kala Veteran DeGaspari Passes Away
Rudi DeGaspari, who was instrumental in the founding of Kala Music Company, passed away on October 10, 2023. He was 78. DeGaspari was born in Steiermark,…
October 24, 2023
Former Roland VP Mark Nelson Passes Away
Industry veteran Mark Nelson passed away on October 17, following a two-year battle with advanced pancreatic cancer. He was 68. Nelson career in the MI industry…
