"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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Former Musician Turned Music Industry Attorney
I remember it like it was yesterday, but way back in the early 80s, Manny's was where I bought my first electric keyboard. A Yamaha, no less! (And this was before MIDI) Well, it still works fine today and I use it often to write jazz band charts in my spare time.
Some of you may be interested in knowing that my day job is practicing entertainment law in the music and film industries. I work both sides of the aisle repping small labels as well as recording artists in litigating… Continue
Some of you may be interested in knowing that my day job is practicing entertainment law in the music and film industries. I work both sides of the aisle repping small labels as well as recording artists in litigating… Continue
Added by Alan Field on June 13, 2009 at 6:12am — No Comments
Nothing like Great Old Memories!
Manny's Music Store was THE reason for digging up the $2.67 for a round trip ticket on the NHRR from South Norwalk, CT to Grand Central Station in the late 60's and early 70's. Every town had their fair share of high priced rinky dink music stores, but when it came time to drop your hard earned paper route money for "serious" musical equipment, Manny's was the ONLY place to go! As a young teenager and aspiring guitar player (along with every other boy who saw the Beatles on Sullivan) the… Continue
Added by Owen Mead on June 12, 2009 at 9:12am — No Comments
Thank you from Holly
Dear music family,
I am so happy to hear from all of you. Please keep the memories coming! We are so moved by them.
Love,
Holly Goldrich
I am so happy to hear from all of you. Please keep the memories coming! We are so moved by them.
Love,
Holly Goldrich
Added by Holly Goldrich on June 9, 2009 at 6:49pm — 1 Comment
Man Oh Manny's
I wrote about Manny's on my blog and a number of readers responded with their own thoughts and stories. Thought you might enjoy it: http://www.timmanners.com/man-oh-mannys
Added by Tim Manners on June 5, 2009 at 5:32pm — 1 Comment
Regret!
The greatest regret of my entire professional life is as follows:
In the 60s, Manny was upset that I chose to become a Federal
Agent, after receiving my Law Degree. At one point he made
me the following offer: "Leave the government, go into practise
and I will give you everything connected with Manny's Music as
your first client!!"
Sadly, I did not take advantage of Manny's more than kind and
thoughtful offer and to this day, I still think about what… Continue
In the 60s, Manny was upset that I chose to become a Federal
Agent, after receiving my Law Degree. At one point he made
me the following offer: "Leave the government, go into practise
and I will give you everything connected with Manny's Music as
your first client!!"
Sadly, I did not take advantage of Manny's more than kind and
thoughtful offer and to this day, I still think about what… Continue
Added by Larry Cohn on June 2, 2009 at 1:58pm — No Comments
To read full article....The Last Days Of A Great Guitar Shop: RIP Manny's Music Store
Posted Sat May 16, 2009 5:12pm PDT by Binky Philips in Rock's Backpages
Manny's is--or was--a Manhattan musical…
Posted Sat May 16, 2009 5:12pm PDT by Binky Philips in Rock's Backpages
Manny's is--or was--a Manhattan musical institution: the guitar shop of choice for superstars and cognoscenti alike. Binky Philips, who worked… Continue
Added by Sandi on June 1, 2009 at 3:53pm — No Comments
My brother and I prepared for weeks in the summer of 1966 to make our first trip to the "city" from Astoria to see the guitars at Manny's.
My brother and I prepared for weeks in the summer of 1966 to make our first trip to the "city" from Astoria to see the guitars at Manny's. When we got there there was a Rickenbacker just like John Lennon's in the window and we knew we had found the place where our dreams were to become revealed! It took me two years but I bought my first Precision Bass on August 7, 1968 from Henry who was also tending to John Entwistle and Pete Townshend. They were playing the Schaefer Music Festival in Central… Continue
Added by Sandi on June 1, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments
Henry in Florida
My mother passed away a year ago (93!) but spent the last 25 years of her life living in Delray Beach FL. About 3 years ago I was visiting her and went to the local kosher butcher to do some food shopping for her. I am waiting at the deli counter for my number to get called and who do I bump into but Henry!! I never cease to be amazed at how small of a world we all live in.
roger
roger
Added by Roger Sadowsky on May 30, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments
I'll Ways Be Grateful
I started my own shop in Manhattan in 1979. Everyone at Manny's befriended me--Henry and Stuart, the beautiful blond wives, Ian and Judd and all the guitar sales guys. I will always appreciate the referrals from them. A special memory was when Henry called me one day in the early 80's and told me to come up to the store asap. Awaiting for me was the personal acoustic guitar of Mick Jagger to take back to my shop for repairs.
Thank you Manny's for all your support and… Continue
Thank you Manny's for all your support and… Continue
Added by Roger Sadowsky on May 29, 2009 at 9:38pm — 1 Comment
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex..."It's a MANNY'S heavy guitar pick for "The Boss" in 1974!"
Yesterday, I was visiting the John Lennon New York Years exhibit at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex, and when I got to the Springsteen room, there is a little glass case containing a harmonica from in 1974 and.....a MANNY'S HEAVY GUITAR PICK"
Added by Sandi on May 24, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments
Sense of connection
In midtown where the suited people were plentiful, you could walk into the store in jeans and feel good about being an artist--even a broke one. I used Manny's in a scene in one of my novels (Family Hangovers). A young woman who lost her band and husband walks off her corporate temporary job and heads to Manny's for her first electric guitar. She's played rhythm for years and this is a big decision to live her own life, play her own riffs. The novel isn't published yet, but I'm keeping Manny's… Continue
Added by Linda Ann Rentschler on May 24, 2009 at 8:11am — 1 Comment
Janis Joplin with Big Brother and the Holding Company with founding member Sam Houston Andrew III (on the white guitar)... Manny's wall picture
This was sent to us from one of our members. Sam Houston Andrew III, founding member and guitarist and songwriter for Big Brother and the Holding Company. That's him with the white guitar and COOL bell bottoms! This picture is on the wall at Manny's. Thanks Sam!
Added by Sandi on May 20, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments
My best job
I just can't believe my ears!! I still am in total shock hearing this bad new. I walk in the doors of Manny's Music after Jimi Hendrix saw my band in Florida in 1970 after Miami Pop Festival and flew us back to NYC to record at the Lady and we got signed to a $1,000,000,000 deal with RCA a month later he was dead. But we were taken to Manny's by Jimi's roadie Brian Stickles and spent over 50,000 grand on gear for the band. it was like a field day for me walking out with everything i needed. 20… Continue
Added by Rich Greenberg on May 20, 2009 at 3:22pm — No Comments
Manny's was THE place back in the day. I got my first serious horn there back in '57
Manny's was THE place back in the day. I got my first serious horn there back in '57 I think it was. A used Reynolds Contempora. Everyone walked through those doors. You could bump into just about anybody. What a gas it was listening to guys doing their scales and chords or whatever as they tried out some new instrument. The center of the music universe for a young aspiring musician.
Paul Wasserman
Paul Wasserman
Added by Holly Goldrich on May 17, 2009 at 11:42am — No Comments
Really glad the virtual wall was put together. Kudos.
I JUST happened to get an email from my friend Charly Roth who worked at Manny's sometime after we graduated from high school in Princeton, NJ (I'm currently "wedged in the Midwest") and he mentioned that Manny's is closing? All I could think of is how another piece of the city's character will be missing and how really irritating it would be if something generic like a "Baby Gap" sneaks in... Really glad the virtual wall was put together. Kudos.
Andrea Moar-Murphy-Schenck
Andrea Moar-Murphy-Schenck
Added by Holly Goldrich on May 16, 2009 at 11:58pm — No Comments
I worked at Sound City in London in 73, and thought we were cool until a trip to NYC showed me the real deal, I was in awe. Whenever anyone came back from Stateside, the first question was always "d'…
I worked at Sound City in London in 73, and thought we were cool until a trip to NYC showed me the real deal, I was in awe. Whenever anyone came back from Stateside, the first question was always "d'ya go to Manny's?" I still use a leather strap I bought there on that first visit.
Malcolm Simpson Continue
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Added by Holly Goldrich on May 16, 2009 at 10:17pm — No Comments
I went to The High School of Performing Arts, a couple of blocks away from Manny's and my classmates and I would often go by on lunchtime and bug Danny...Ha!
went to The High School of Performing Arts, a couple of blocks away from Manny's and my classmates and I would often go by on lunchtime and bug Danny...Ha!
My Dad got me my first drum kit there and my photo eventually got up on the wall in the drum department...
Take care,... Read More
Warren Benbo
My Dad got me my first drum kit there and my photo eventually got up on the wall in the drum department...
Take care,... Read More
Warren Benbo
Added by Holly Goldrich on May 16, 2009 at 10:12pm — No Comments
Sure enough we got on the train from up in the bronx and came to Manny's and were blown away by the depth of the guitars available, experienced staff and the nostalgia even back in the 70's.
I started playing guitar in 1972 and my older peers told me that the only place to get an ax was Manny's. Sure enough we got on the train from up in the bronx and came to Manny's and were blown away by the depth of the guitars available, experienced staff and the nostalgia even back in the 70's. It was a treat to see Jimi's picture and Jimmy Page and Johnny winter, the beatles clapton. I once ran in to Steve Howe in the store. I did buy a few guitars from Manny's over the years.
I work on… Continue
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Added by Holly Goldrich on May 16, 2009 at 10:11pm — No Comments
".....and a wonderful family to be around. And that's what Manny's is...a family, not a store"
Thank you so much for sharing the great memories. On my first trip to New York (before I moved there) I wanted to see Manny's first and foremost. Before the Empire State Building, Stature of Liberty or anything else. I played the Manny's / Jimmy Maelen Memorial Golf Tournament in Alpine NJ with you guys for many years. A wonderful event - and a wonderful family to be around. And that's what Manny's is...a family, not a store.
Steve McCabe
Steve McCabe
Added by Holly Goldrich on May 16, 2009 at 10:09pm — No Comments
From Artie Kornfeld: "....That Dove is the exact one Johnny Cash was playing at the House of Blues when he walked off stage for final Time.I was there,teary eyed"
I oufitted about 10 of my bands there and my Gibson Dovethat I bought the Weekend Lang and I closed with R and R.That Dove is the exact one Johnny Cash was playing at the House of Blues when he walked off stage for final Time.I was there,teary eyed.I loved John
Artie
Artie
Added by Holly Goldrich on May 16, 2009 at 10:08pm — 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
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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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