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January 11, 2022 I Obituary

C.F. Martin & Co.’s Diane Martin Passes

Diane Martin, wife of Chris Martin and vice-chair of C.F. Martin & Co.’s board of directors, died on Jan. 4. 

January 11, 2022 I Acquisition

Gibson Acquires GWW Guitar Case Company

According to the company, the acquisition sets the stage for future integration, innovation and growth.

January 11, 2022 I Appointments

JackTrip Labs Appoints Lee Ellison Chief Strategy Advisor

Ellison was formerly the CEO of Audinate.

January 11, 2022 I Acquisition

Vitec Acquires Audix

The acquisition continues Vitec’s mission to marry great audio with great video for all types of content creators.

January 03, 2022 I Event

Midwest Clinic Buzzes Back

After a year spent virtual, the conference returned and once again made Chicago’s McCormick Place a joyous cacophony.

January 03, 2022 I Obituary

Barry “Foz” Fasman Passes at 76

Barry “Foz” Fasman, who participated in several educational and panel sessions at the NAMM Show over the years, passed away recently. He was 76 years old.

January 03, 2022 I Event

Registration Open for NAMM’s Believe In Music

Following January 2021’s Believe in Music Week, which served as a stand in for the canceled The NAMM Show, the association has announced Believe in Music, its second virtual event to be held Jan. 20–21.

January 03, 2022 I Philanthropy

California Ballot Measure to Increase Arts, Music Education Gains Momentum

Funders include NBCUniversal and Fender Musical Instruments Corporation with efforts to gather signatures for ballot qualification set to begin in early 2022.