News: Obituary
March 01, 2025
Korg President, Representative Director Seiki Kato Passes Away
Korg has announced its president and representative director, Seiki Kato, passed away peacefully at 8 p.m. local time on Feb. 21 following an illness. He was…
December 29, 2024
Former ISB President Barre Phillips Passes Away
Former president of the International Society of Bassists, Barre Phillips, passed away at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on Dec. 28, 2024. He was 90. Barre…
December 26, 2024
Founder of Fort Bend Music Center Passes Away
Rick Cochran, founder and president of Fort Bend Music Center, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 4. He was 64. Born on Feb. 19, 1960, Cochran dedicated his life…
November 01, 2024
ESP Guitars Founder Hisatake Shibuya Passes Away
ESP Guitars has announced the company’s founder and owner, Hisatake Shibuya, passed away in late September. He was 87 years old. “As we mourn Mr.…
October 15, 2024
NASMD’s Council James Goldberg Passes Away
The National Association of School Music Dealers (NASMD) has announced that its legal counsel James “Jim” Goldberg passed away on Sept. 13. He braved…
September 20, 2024
Former St. Louis Music President Passes Away
Gene Kornblum, who helped build St. Louis Music into a leading MI company, passed away on Sept. 17. He was 89. Kornblum was born on July 21, 1935, and was…
September 20, 2024
Jordan Kitt’s Music’s Atlanta VP Passes Away
Steve Mills, Jordan Kitt’s Music’s vice president and general manager in the Atlanta market, passed away on Sept. 17. He was 75. Born in Newport News,…
September 09, 2024
Industry Veteran Dennis Houlihan Passes Away
Former NAMM chairman and Roland U.S. president Dennis Houlihan passed away at his home in Long Beach, California, on Sept. 5. He was 74 years old. Houlihan was…
