"Me teaching Marc to play "Killer Instinct on the SNES entertainment system . Boynton Beach ,FL. X-Mas 1994-95' .( I am such a dork ,I was wearing a Killer Instinct shirt ) One of the greatest Arcade Fighting games of all time though !…"
July 2009 Blog Posts (5)
Holly Goldrich
Hello Wall Of Fame Family.
Thank you for all the great memories. Stay tuned for NEW images on our site and please post a story or two about your favorite artist from Wall of Fame!!
Love, Holly and The Goldrich Family
Thank you for all the great memories. Stay tuned for NEW images on our site and please post a story or two about your favorite artist from Wall of Fame!!
Love, Holly and The Goldrich Family
Added by Holly Goldrich on July 16, 2009 at 10:38pm — No Comments
Respect
Sandi: Thank you so much for giving us a chance to honor the people and the place that gave so many musicians an opportunity to conjure up sounds, magic and love.
I got my first drum kit there in 1973. Same kit that John Bonham was using....a kid could dream. I could only get this prized possession if I first accepted the challenge put forth by my dad. He'd pay for half, as long as I earned the other half.
For about six… Continue
Added by Rob Barnett on July 6, 2009 at 6:26pm — 1 Comment
Our friends at Ning wrote a piece about Manny's Virtual Wall for their blog! thanks Mackenzie Cooper!
Our friends at Ning wrote a piece about The Virtual Wall of Fame for their blog! Check it out:
Manny's Music, a musical instrument store in New York City opened by Manny Goldrich, closed its doors at the end of May after nearly 75 years of business. The store, long known as a landmark and icon, was a frequent stomping grounds for… Continue
Added by Sandi on July 2, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments
"Captmidnite 62" posted on Glenn Hughes Fan Farm Blog
For those of you who live in the NY area or have visited here, you may be aware that the stretch of 48th Street between 6th and 7th Avenue has been known for decades as Music Row. Dating back to the Forties, a string of music stores including Sam Ash, Rudy's Guitars and several others have been the destination for musicians and enthusiasts alike...and standing head and shoulders above them all was the store founded by Manny Goldrich back in the late 30's..Manny's Music.
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Added by Sandi on July 2, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments
I LOVED WORKING AT MANNYS!!!
I HAD THE PLEASURE BEING THE ACCESSORIES MANAGER @ MANNYS IN THE 90S,I MET SO MANY GREAT PEOPLE JUST WORKING THE COUNTER!! I WAS ALWAYS ASKING HENRY ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE STORE,WHICH I PASSED ON TO CUSTOMERS WHO WERE INTERESTED.I WAS THERE WHEN BO DIDDLEY GAVE HENRY A STATUE OF HIMSELF WHICH WE PUT IN THE WINDOW FOR A XMAS DISPLAY.I ALSO GOT SEVERAL SIGNED PHOTOS OF FAMOUS CUSTOMERS THAT I THOUGHT DESERVED TO BE ON THE WALL,LIKE JAMES COTTON,SON SEALS AND BO DIDDLEY!! I LOVED MANNYS FOR WHAT… Continue
Added by mykel garrett on July 1, 2009 at 2:04am — No Comments
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IMPORTANT : !!!!!!!! Very crucial Family Heirlooms I need to return to Goldrich family !!!!!
Hey everyone. It Is Mike ,down in S. FL. I have at least 2 items that I really need to get returned to you guys. It is from the 30+ Boxes of stuff Marc left in my Garage . Please contact me ,Either , Laura ,Stu , Holly , Ian ,or Judd ,or anyone in the Manny's Family only please! 561-245-1769. I have for sure ,The Manny's 50thh anniversary Plaque, and Manny's fine China set maybe from his wedding . English ? Just call me Holly ! I really want to get this back to you guys . Not an Hr.…See More
"Are you guys sick of seeing this mug on your walls yet? The 2,000 Year Old Customer" John Sebastian
"God , I wish I had a Schlepper shirt now ! I used to take them right out of Marc's stack at home. They would never fit me now,we both wore a size S back then !!!!"
The Animals
"Love Eric more as I get Older . So many great songs! One of my faves is "Sky Pilot " ! Classic!"
memories from (my uncle) Steve Chapin
Ah yes. . . Henry. Always a hot experience for me at Manny's.It was there in the 70's (Harry with albums and Tom on tv with Make a Wish), that he referenced me as the "no-talent Chapin" one occasion while Tom and I were shopping there - it was actually very funny at the time, a Rodney Dangerfield moment. But for the next two decades, every time I would drop $5K a pop for PA equipment, TEAC recorders, ADAT machines, Mackie boards, outboard gear,…See More
"E.Q. Magazine' Issue #1 Lead Article; Room With a View
Bondy Sound, "The Marquee N.Y.C." Buddy Guy, Black Crows, Paul Young, GWAR, an exciting venue.
"Clearwater, Fla. TV show 1976 featured Rolling Thunder Review. Its on You Tube. Fantastic."
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