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"Back in the sixties, after everybody saw the Beatles and picked up a guitar..."
-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Lefsetz [mailto:bob@lefsetz.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 12:13 AM
Subject: Manny's
We're in New York for the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation Teacher Awards at
Carnegie Hall. They're not until Friday, but we flew in early so we could
have dinner with Malcolm Gladwell, the rest of our time being totally
booked. He told a great story analogizing the world to David and Goliath,
but that's his routine, so I won't… Continue
From: Bob Lefsetz [mailto:bob@lefsetz.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 12:13 AM
Subject: Manny's
We're in New York for the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation Teacher Awards at
Carnegie Hall. They're not until Friday, but we flew in early so we could
have dinner with Malcolm Gladwell, the rest of our time being totally
booked. He told a great story analogizing the world to David and Goliath,
but that's his routine, so I won't… Continue
Added by Sandi on April 6, 2009 at 12:30am — No Comments
Everyone there at the time was warm, dedicated, all musicians themselves.
I had a boyfriend who worked at Manny's in '04/'05. Everyone there at the time
was warm, dedicated, all musicians themselves. At the same time, being a
musician means a job like that is just a job, you know?
Hannah Carlen
was warm, dedicated, all musicians themselves. At the same time, being a
musician means a job like that is just a job, you know?
Hannah Carlen
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"Bob, I just got back from Guitar Center and then read your Manny's post"
Bob, I just got back from Guitar Center and then read your Manny's post. If
Guitar Center will be all that we have left after the flood,then God help us.
This GC was located in a western suburb about 15 miles from Minneapolis. I was
in the neighborhood, and wanted to check out a simple effects pedal for my
guitar (a Boss RC 20 Loop station for those that need to know.) As primarily an
acoustic guitarist, I have a rudimentary… Continue
Guitar Center will be all that we have left after the flood,then God help us.
This GC was located in a western suburb about 15 miles from Minneapolis. I was
in the neighborhood, and wanted to check out a simple effects pedal for my
guitar (a Boss RC 20 Loop station for those that need to know.) As primarily an
acoustic guitarist, I have a rudimentary… Continue
Added by Sandi on April 6, 2009 at 12:30am — No Comments
I bought my first Strat from Henry, as well as several Fender amps, a Gretsch Country Gentleman just like George's
I had no idea Manny's was closing. While I was at Columbia College it was my
home away from home, and the whole family treated me as their adopted nice
Jewish college boy. Henry was in charge then, and it was always a good idea to
refine your questions before you encountered Henry, as he always wanted you to
think he was in a hurry, even if he wasn't.
I bought my first Strat from Henry, as well as several Fender amps, a… Continue
home away from home, and the whole family treated me as their adopted nice
Jewish college boy. Henry was in charge then, and it was always a good idea to
refine your questions before you encountered Henry, as he always wanted you to
think he was in a hurry, even if he wasn't.
I bought my first Strat from Henry, as well as several Fender amps, a… Continue
Added by Sandi on April 6, 2009 at 12:29am — No Comments
My friend, James, bought his 69 Les Paul (black) at Manny's for the outrageous sum of $460 back in '72
I knew it was bought by Sam Ash, but no idea it was closing. I bought my
Rickenbacker 4001 bass across the street at "We Buy Used Guitars". Awesome
place. You went there and you could get A Real Deal if you knew what something
was worth and had the cajones to haggle.
My friend, James, bought his 69 Les Paul (black) at Manny's for the outrageous
sum of $460 back in '72. He still has that guitar.
What's… Continue
Rickenbacker 4001 bass across the street at "We Buy Used Guitars". Awesome
place. You went there and you could get A Real Deal if you knew what something
was worth and had the cajones to haggle.
My friend, James, bought his 69 Les Paul (black) at Manny's for the outrageous
sum of $460 back in '72. He still has that guitar.
What's… Continue
Added by Sandi on April 6, 2009 at 12:28am — No Comments
Manny's was a place that served two functions. It served working professional musicians.....
Manny's was a place that served two functions. It served working professional
musicians. But it also catered to the dreamers and gawkers, the kids and the
weekenders. This latter demographic, who come to the store on a dream, out of
love -- are mostly either going to Guitar Center, or playing Guitar Hero.
The music stores that are thriving other than the giant Wal-Marts of Guitar
Center are the smaller places who offer… Continue
musicians. But it also catered to the dreamers and gawkers, the kids and the
weekenders. This latter demographic, who come to the store on a dream, out of
love -- are mostly either going to Guitar Center, or playing Guitar Hero.
The music stores that are thriving other than the giant Wal-Marts of Guitar
Center are the smaller places who offer… Continue
Added by Sandi on April 6, 2009 at 12:26am — No Comments
First went to Manny's in the late 70s.
Wonderful memories of the OLD style family owned music store.
First went to Manny's in the late 70s.
I'm from Miami Florida. We had our version of Manny;s, ACE Music.
It was run by Gus Rubin and sons. I don't know if it was the same at Manny's as
it was at Ace but when ever you made a purchase you walked out with a ton of
free goods, pick straps amp cover capos etc.
Sure miss the Ratners style approach, coleslaw,… Continue
First went to Manny's in the late 70s.
I'm from Miami Florida. We had our version of Manny;s, ACE Music.
It was run by Gus Rubin and sons. I don't know if it was the same at Manny's as
it was at Ace but when ever you made a purchase you walked out with a ton of
free goods, pick straps amp cover capos etc.
Sure miss the Ratners style approach, coleslaw,… Continue
Added by Sandi on April 6, 2009 at 12:24am — No Comments
It's silly, but I can't quite describe the thrill of going there the first time we went to NYC in '79. I mean - it was Manny's, for christ's sake!
It's silly, but I can't quite describe the thrill of going there the first time
we went to NYC in '79. I mean - it was Manny's, for christ's sake! After the
Yellow Cab ride in from JFK with Ian Copeland (and his famous spliffs) and my
drum kit under our feet - going to Manny's meant we were really in NYC. As a
rock band. The end of one Yellow Brick Road was the beginning of the other.
What with this memory and the fabulous 'Life… Continue
we went to NYC in '79. I mean - it was Manny's, for christ's sake! After the
Yellow Cab ride in from JFK with Ian Copeland (and his famous spliffs) and my
drum kit under our feet - going to Manny's meant we were really in NYC. As a
rock band. The end of one Yellow Brick Road was the beginning of the other.
What with this memory and the fabulous 'Life… Continue
Added by Sandi on April 6, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments
In the old days (mid-60's) my father took me to Manny's.
In the old days (mid-60's) my father took me to Manny's. Manny used to let me
plunk on a real Hofner Beatle bass and bought me gum from the penny machine they
had there. What a profound experience. Later and through the years, I dealt with
Henry, Stuart, Ian & Judd. 48th Street royalty. That store set the high water
mark for what a music store should be. A meeting place with the common language
of music. With Manny's goes a piece of my…
plunk on a real Hofner Beatle bass and bought me gum from the penny machine they
had there. What a profound experience. Later and through the years, I dealt with
Henry, Stuart, Ian & Judd. 48th Street royalty. That store set the high water
mark for what a music store should be. A meeting place with the common language
of music. With Manny's goes a piece of my…
Added by Sandi on April 6, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments
Jesus, that sucks. I visited Manny's and Sam Ash for the first time when I was 18
Jesus, that sucks. I visited Manny's and Sam Ash for the first time when I was
18. It was my first trip to "the city" and I was playing there as a wide-eyed
kid with no idea just what he was getting himself into. Visiting Music Row was
a religious experience for me.
I was back in NYC for the first time in quite a few years - playing again - last
year on two separate occasions. Both times, I went down to 48th Street… Continue
18. It was my first trip to "the city" and I was playing there as a wide-eyed
kid with no idea just what he was getting himself into. Visiting Music Row was
a religious experience for me.
I was back in NYC for the first time in quite a few years - playing again - last
year on two separate occasions. Both times, I went down to 48th Street… Continue
Added by Sandi on April 6, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments
Saw the yellow guitar in the glass case, saw the signed receipts for guitars Jimi Hendrix bought...
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I was in New York ten days ago when I heard Manny's was closing down. I was
staying a mere block from there, so I moseyed on over. Saw the yellow guitar in
the glass case, saw the signed receipts for guitars Jimi Hendrix bought, looked
at autographed 8x10s of artists well-remembered and long forgotten.
I asked one of the salespeople what happened. He told me the… Continue
I was in New York ten days ago when I heard Manny's was closing down. I was
staying a mere block from there, so I moseyed on over. Saw the yellow guitar in
the glass case, saw the signed receipts for guitars Jimi Hendrix bought, looked
at autographed 8x10s of artists well-remembered and long forgotten.
I asked one of the salespeople what happened. He told me the… Continue
Added by Sandi on April 6, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments
Suzi Quatro -- a tiny bassist buried
-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Lefsetz
To: goldylyric@aol.com
Sent: Sun, 5 Apr 2009 12:57 am
Subject: Re-Manny's
I did a photo session at Manny's once with Suzi Quatro -- a tiny bassist buried
in a pile of bass guitars.
Toby Mamis
From: Bob Lefsetz
To: goldylyric@aol.com
Sent: Sun, 5 Apr 2009 12:57 am
Subject: Re-Manny's
I did a photo session at Manny's once with Suzi Quatro -- a tiny bassist buried
in a pile of bass guitars.
Toby Mamis
Added by Sandi on April 6, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments
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