by Gretsch | Jun 21, 2017
Gretsch establishes a drum manufacturing facility in Ridgeland, S.C.
by Gretsch | Jun 21, 2017
Seventeen years after the company was sold, Fred W. Gretsch, the founder’s great-grandson, buys back the company.
by Gretsch | Jun 21, 2017
Described as “history’s first mythic rock and roll tour,” Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones plays on a Gretsch drum kit throughout their 1969 tour.
by Gretsch | Jun 21, 2017
With his decision to retire, Fred Gretsch, Jr. sells the family-owned business to Baldwin Piano Company.
by Gretsch | Jun 21, 2017
Gretsch supplies guitars and drums for “The Monkees” television program. Although only airing for two years, the show was seen by more than 30 million people.