Fred and Dinah Gretsch, executives with the 140-year-old Gretsch Company, known worldwide for their iconic guitars and drums, were presented Honorary Doctorates of Fine Arts from Georgia Southern University at the school’s Spring Commencement on May 9, 2023. The...
In a time when most family-owned businesses don’t survive past the second generation, the Gretsch Company proudly has the sixth generation involved as we celebrate 140 years in the musical instrument business this year. If you know me, you know how much I love and...
The year 2024 marks Gretsch’s 141st year of being a manufacturer of the world’s finest drums and guitars for generations of musicians, music lovers, artists, and fans. These 141 years also represent a family legacy unlike any other in the music industry....
Two generations of family reflect on their 55 years of working side-by-side, 72 years of marriage, and Bernice’s role in making “More Cowbell” possible. With Fred and Dinah Gretsch celebrating a combined 100 years of experience in the music industry in 2022, the...
The 9th Annual Gretsch Presents Georgia on My Mind benefit concert hosted by Brent Cobb and Amy Ray returns to Ryman Auditorium on Tuesday, May 10. Proceeds benefit the Georgia Music Foundation and its Georgia Music Grants, which fund music programs at schools,...