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...
A Gretsch Abroad — Exclusive Interview with a-ha Drummer Karl Oluf Wennerberg
I was a very fortunate eleven-year-old American in the mid-80s. I had lifestyle guidance from my older brother Richie, who had just dyed his hair jet black and played bass in a band with the cool kids. Richie rarely talked to me at the time, but I watched him and...
The Fred Thread: Four Gretsch Presidents Named…Fred (Fred #3)
Fred #3: Fred Gretsch, Jr. – Guiding The Golden Age of the 50s and 60s. Fred Gretsch, Jr., representing the third generation of “President Freds,” was born on March 10, 1905. His father, Fred Sr. must’ve been proud that his first-born was a son who would someday...
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