from the Gretsch House Telegram Richard “Dick” Gretsch The youngest of three brothers, Richard Francis Gretsch, nicknamed Dick, was born in 1908. He grew up with his brothers Bill and Fred in the family home in Forest Hills, NY. Dick remembers trips to...
Story by GretschDrums.Com November ’03 On June 13th, Kaman Music joined Fred and Dinah Gretsch as they commemorated 120 years of “That Great Gretsch Sound” with a special celebration dinner at the Hartford Club. As guests arrived, each was personally...
Story by Fender.Com November ’03 Continuing its year-long celebration of 120 years of “That Great Gretsch Sound,” The Gretsch Company came out to Scottsdale, Arizona to throw a party near the headquarters of its newest business partner, Fender...
The art of music is a feast for the ears, while Guitar Art, a new concept being promoted by the Gretsch Guitar Company, is a feast for the eyes! In 2002 the Gretsch Company started an art program, where instruments were donated to schools and organizations to help...
ATLANTA (April 2, 2003) – The Atlanta Chapter of the Recording Academy has selected James Brown, Leslie Fram, Fred & Dinah Gretsch and TLC as its 2003 Heroes Awards recipients. The Heroes Award is the highest honor bestowed by an Academy Chapter and is given...