News: Obituary

March 01, 2021

Rupert Neve Passes Away at 94

Audio engineer pioneer Rupert Neve passed away last month. He was 94 years old. According to a statement from NAMM, Neve’s long and historic career in audio…

February 19, 2021

Former Owner of Manny’s Music Passes Away

Henry Goldrich, former owner of now-shuttered Manny’s Music in New York, passed away on Feb. 16. He was 88 years old. Henry’s father, Manny Goldrich,…

January 27, 2021

Robert Palen of Palen Music Center Passes Away

Robert “Dan” Palen of Palen Music Center in Springfield, Missouri, passed away on January 17, 2021, after suffering from a stroke. He was 52 years old.…

January 27, 2021

Co-founder of Rodgers Instrument Company Passes Away

Fred Tinker, co-founder of Rodgers Instrument Company, has passed away. He was 93 years old. Tinker and his partner Rodgers Jenkins formed the Rodger Instrument…

January 27, 2021

Former President of Dollarhide Music Passes Away

William Dollarhide, former president and co-owner of now-shuttered Dollarhide’s Music Center in Pensacola, Florida, passed away on Jan. 16, according to NAMM.…

January 11, 2021

Shimamura Music Founder Passes Away

NAMM has reported that Mototsugu Shimamura, founder of Japan’s largest music retail chain, Shimamura Music, passed away on Dec. 26. He was 87. Shimamura grew…

December 02, 2020

In Memoriam: Bernice Ash, Sam Ash Music

Bernice Ash, wife of former chairman of Sam Ash Music, Jerry Ash, has passed away. She was 90. Bernice and Jerry Ash were married for 72 years, and she is the…

November 25, 2020

In Memorium: Scott Summerhays, Summerhays Music

Scott Summerhays, the president and CEO of Summerhays Music in Salt Lake City passed away on Nov. 22 following a long-term illness that he battled privately. He…