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Les Paul Was Dedicated to Veterans

Les Paul Was Dedicated to Veterans

Les Paul Was Dedicated to Veterans Personal Stories By Sue Baker Like most men during World War II, Les Paul was drafted into the U.S. Armed Forces. Meredith Willson, who oversaw the Armed Forces Radio Service, arranged for Les to join the AFRS, where he held three...

Moving Culture Through the Power of Music

Moving Culture Through the Power of Music

Moving Culture Through the Power of Music Brian Hardgroove, Public Enemy’s bassist and bandleader will present Chuck D with the Impact Music & Culture Award as part of The NAMM Show’s Hip-Hop@50 celebration. The award was conceived by Hardgroove to honor and...

Carol Kaye and Peter Asher to be Honored at 37th Annual TEC Awards

Carol Kaye and Peter Asher to be Honored at 37th Annual TEC Awards

Kaye to receive the Les Paul Innovation Award – Asher will receive the TEC Hall of Fame Award The NAMM TEC Awards Return to The 2022 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California CARLSBAD, Calif. – May 13, 2022 – The NAMM TEC Committee is pleased to announce pioneer and bassist...