"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 !…"
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Holly Goldrich
We have lost a great musician and friend. Les was a Manny's customer and he will be missed.
The Goldrich
The Goldrich
Added by Holly Goldrich on August 13, 2009 at 10:25pm — No Comments
white hibiscus poem
City Sidewalk garden
July Hibiscus opening wide on high ivory
as morning crosses over to noon.
Perfect lacy circles drinking the heat-
big as LP's-
summer's white albums just released,
bearing drops of blood red
at their stylus centers.
These flowers,
they paly elephant music
on the pollination station-
special frequencies
for the young bees
to dance, dance, dance
the afternoon away
and draw out the shy… Continue
July Hibiscus opening wide on high ivory
as morning crosses over to noon.
Perfect lacy circles drinking the heat-
big as LP's-
summer's white albums just released,
bearing drops of blood red
at their stylus centers.
These flowers,
they paly elephant music
on the pollination station-
special frequencies
for the young bees
to dance, dance, dance
the afternoon away
and draw out the shy… Continue
Added by Marcus Colasurdo on August 13, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments
Thom Yorke: CDs kept the music industry alive like a zombie
Thom Yorke: CDs kept the music industry alive like a zombie
The Radiohead frontman has described his hatred of the CD format, saying that online distribution has placed more emphasis on songs
Dan Martin
guardian.co.uk, Thursday 6 August 2009 12.49 BST
Radiohead's Thom Yorke ... 'I always hated CDs. They were a nightmare'. Photograph: Jim Dyson/Getty
Radiohead's Thom Yorke has commented about changes in music… Continue
The Radiohead frontman has described his hatred of the CD format, saying that online distribution has placed more emphasis on songs
Dan Martin
guardian.co.uk, Thursday 6 August 2009 12.49 BST
Radiohead's Thom Yorke ... 'I always hated CDs. They were a nightmare'. Photograph: Jim Dyson/Getty
Radiohead's Thom Yorke has commented about changes in music… Continue
Added by Carolyne Mas on August 8, 2009 at 9:14am — No Comments
Carolyne Mas Mercury LPs To Be Released on CD!!!
I will be posting the exact release dates as the moment approaches...I have waited a long time for… Continue
Added by Carolyne Mas on August 6, 2009 at 3:14am — No Comments
Poetry in a time of confusion
When the seasons of mankind change and the certainties which once sustained us falter, it is to the
poets that we can turn...The questions which plague us are often the same dilemmas that poets have addressed since time begin counting itself in...
To read, to listen, to sing, to speak in the language of the heart requires nothing more (and nothing less) than a renewal and a recognition of our humanity...
Let the poets sing ! from Iran to Afghanistan, from Cuba to Croatia, from… Continue
poets that we can turn...The questions which plague us are often the same dilemmas that poets have addressed since time begin counting itself in...
To read, to listen, to sing, to speak in the language of the heart requires nothing more (and nothing less) than a renewal and a recognition of our humanity...
Let the poets sing ! from Iran to Afghanistan, from Cuba to Croatia, from… Continue
Added by Marcus Colasurdo on August 4, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments
Poetry in a time of confusion
When the seasons of mankind change and the certainties which oncwe sustained us falter, it is to the
poets that we can turn...The questions which plague us are often the same dilemmas that poets have addressed since time begin counting itself in...
To read, to listen, to sing, to speak in the language of the heart requires nothing more (and nothing less) than a renewal and a recognition of our humanity...
Let the poets sing ! from Iran to Afghanistan, from Cuba to Croatia, from… Continue
poets that we can turn...The questions which plague us are often the same dilemmas that poets have addressed since time begin counting itself in...
To read, to listen, to sing, to speak in the language of the heart requires nothing more (and nothing less) than a renewal and a recognition of our humanity...
Let the poets sing ! from Iran to Afghanistan, from Cuba to Croatia, from… Continue
Added by Marcus Colasurdo on August 4, 2009 at 7:59pm — No Comments
Welcome new members! Please post your memories..... pass our site along..... and keep on rockin!
All my best always, Holly Goldrich
Welcome new members! Please post your memories..... pass our site along..... and keep on rockin!
All my best always, Holly Goldrich
All my best always, Holly Goldrich
Added by Holly Goldrich on August 3, 2009 at 6:42pm — No Comments
So Many Memories...
The funniest memory (in retrospect) I have of Manny's is from September of 1976. I was living in Levittown, NY at the time, and I used to hitchhike into the city with my guitar all the time to play. I had no fear, and today you'd think even less sense, but this was a legitimate form of transportation in those days!. One night I got lucky though, and my friend Stevie Cochran arranged for me to ride into the city with his friend Brian. On the way downtown to the village, which is where I liked to… Continue
Added by Carolyne Mas on August 3, 2009 at 5:00am — No Comments
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.
You name… Continue
You name… Continue
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
From Holly Goldrich Keep intouch with "The Wall" NEW stories coming
To all the Manny's fans,
Thank you so much for all your stories. Please keep them coming. We are looking forward to hearing from you. I have many new profiles coming in. Keep in touch!
Holly and The Goldrich Family
Thank you so much for all your stories. Please keep them coming. We are looking forward to hearing from you. I have many new profiles coming in. Keep in touch!
Holly and The Goldrich Family
Added by Holly Goldrich on June 30, 2009 at 3:03am — No Comments
June 1, New York Times Metro Section: Losing a Celebrated Shop and Its Wall of Nostalgia
If those walls could talk now, the sounds of lament would be crystal clear. After 74 years, Manny’s — at the heart and soul of Music Row on West 48th Street — closed its doors for good on Sunday.… Continue
Added by Sandi on June 26, 2009 at 3:30am — No Comments
Hello. I'm Alexandra Goldrich. I'm the great grandaughter of Manny, the granddaughter of Henry, and the daughter of Ian. First of all, I would like to say about what an amazing job my aunt Holly did …
Hello. I'm Alexandra Goldrich. I'm the great grandaughter of Manny, the granddaughter of Henry, and the daughter of Ian. First of all, I would like to say about what an amazing job my aunt Holly did on this website. Congrats Holly.
Manny's had always been a fantastic place to be. Lucky for me I got to visit a lot more than other people did. I remember going to work with my dad and dusting the guitars and cleaning the counters. A few years ago, it was "take your daughter to work day;" and i… Continue
Manny's had always been a fantastic place to be. Lucky for me I got to visit a lot more than other people did. I remember going to work with my dad and dusting the guitars and cleaning the counters. A few years ago, it was "take your daughter to work day;" and i… Continue
Added by Alexandra Goldrich on June 20, 2009 at 7:42pm — No Comments
Greetings to Sandi from Neville Chesters
Hi Sandi
I met you down at B. B. Kings a couple of weeks ago.
I was the road manager ( Roadie ) for Jimi Hendrix ( along with Gerry Stickles ) and I remember the first thing I did when I got to New York in 1967 was to visit the "One And Only" Legendary Music Store. I bought the first of "many"!!! White Strats for Jimj. I remember it like it was yesterday.
Mannys is an Icon in the history of Music.
My Very Best Wishes.
Neville
I met you down at B. B. Kings a couple of weeks ago.
I was the road manager ( Roadie ) for Jimi Hendrix ( along with Gerry Stickles ) and I remember the first thing I did when I got to New York in 1967 was to visit the "One And Only" Legendary Music Store. I bought the first of "many"!!! White Strats for Jimj. I remember it like it was yesterday.
Mannys is an Icon in the history of Music.
My Very Best Wishes.
Neville
Added by NEVILLE CHESTERS on June 17, 2009 at 12:18am — No Comments
Hanging at an early age
I would take the Canarsie line from Brooklyn on a saturday and hang on 48th street all day.I'd go into Many's look at the combo organs and amps. You'd never know who would walk through the door and I saw many of the musicians on the NY scene come into Mannys.It's the way it is these days.Time moves on and nothing stays forever.It's good that people will Remember what will always be a NY institution
Added by Jason Miles on June 16, 2009 at 1:38pm — No Comments
Some thoughts I wanted to share
30 years… Continue
Added by Benny Harrison on June 15, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments
Vagrants and Mountain
Without Manny and Henry we wouldn't have been able to survive. I remember Manny at the original store standing outside drawing people into conversation and inviting them into the store and who can forget Henry's sardonic wit and the love I felt every time I walked into the store. He even gave me a job when I was really down and I am the worst salesman in the world. It truly was a family that included all who came through the doors.
Larry West Weinstein
Larry West Weinstein
Added by Larry Weinstein on June 15, 2009 at 9:24am — 3 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
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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
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