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And the Beginning of the “Second Golden Age” of Gretsch. “I don’t think many people today know how close Gretsch came to dying and disappearing,” says Dinah Gretsch, “I believe in my heart that had…
Gretsch Rocked the Rockabilly Reunion
While beautiful sunny blue skies reflected against the majestic Lake Havasu waters in ideal mid-70 degree weather (24°c), thousands gathered over three days, February 14 to 16, 2020 to celebrate the spirit of Americana in Lake Havasu City, Arizona at the 12th Annual...
The Story Behind the Creation of the Iconic Gretsch Drum Kit Logo
Tarzan, great neighbors, and how a classic logo was created over sixty years ago... In October of 1955, a family of three moved into a house on Whistler Road, in the village of Munsey Park in Manhasset, New York. The Lubbers family (pronounced Loobers) consisted of...
A Gretsch Abroad–Exclusive Interview with Tedeschi Trucks Band Drummers Greenwell & Johnson – Part II
Tedeschi Trucks Band drummers Tyler Greenwell and J.J. Johnson on the magic of double drumming, the loss of Kofi Burbridge, and life on the road away from family. Part II: Lucas: You guys are coming off of a tragic loss with the recent death of your keyboard player...
Jay Gordon’s New CD Slide Rules! Has Critics Talking
What Critics Are Saying About the NEW CD Release SLIDE RULES! by Gretsch Artist JAY GORDON... Rock Doctor - by John Kereiff: “Slide Rules! is the meanest, nastiest slab of slide blues to come out in maybe ever, and I can’t get enough.” Cleve Baker - Confessing...
Vinnie Colaiuta Discovered the Gretsch Vin-Yard!
During a visit to the Gretsch Drum Factory quite some time ago, artist and endorser Vinnie Colaiuta (drummer for Jeff Beck, Herbie Hancock, Sting, Frank Zappa) came across some neat, New Old Stock (NOS) of Gretsch Drums buried on the shelves way in the back of the...
Webster-Designed Gretsch White Falcon Turns 65
Gretsch Remembers Jimmie Webster, the Musician, Inventor, and Traveling Ambassador for Gretsch Guitars who, among many other important contributions, designed the Gretsch White Falcon. The Early Days. Jimmie Webster was born on August 11, 1908 in Van Wert, Ohio into a...
Family Patriarch Leads Remarkable Life
From the 2003 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 Europe...
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