Brian Setzer: The Undisputed King of Swingin’ Hot Rod Rockabilly Cool
Legendary guitar slinger Brian Setzer has successfully revived not one – but two – all-but-forgotten music genres: rockabilly and swing. No small feat. As a teenager in the 1970s, Setzer discovered Gretsch’s first rock star, Eddie Cochran, and became...
Great Gretsch Educators . . . Sam Aliano: Awesome Aussie
The old saying goes: “Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach.” Sam Aliano is a living contradiction to that concept because he most certainly can play great drums, as well as being a terrific educator. He’s also a new Gretsch Drums artist, and we’re very happy to...
The Fred Thread: Four Gretsch Presidents Named…Fred (Fred #4)
Fred #4: Fred W. Gretsch – Leading The Return Of “That Great Gretsch Sound.” In 1984, ownership of the Gretsch Company returned to the Gretsch family and was placed in the capable hands of Fred William Gretsch, the great-grandson of founder Friedrich (and the son of...
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