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Jimi Hendrix

My brother and I knew Jimi. My brother's group played on the same card before Jimi in Ohio. We were all back stage together.He liked my brother's group so he came over to the house and stayed most of the night. I also was with Jimi at the Filmore East as his guest. This was back in 1968. My brother's poster of his group playing on the same card with Jimi is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the Hendrix shrine. I bought a Gibson EB-3 and a SUNN 200S bass amp w/ 2 D-140 Lansings from Mannys…

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Added by Steven Capraio on November 17, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

I was a new kid in town...

In 1972 I was 19 years old, and had a chance to sub on the Broadway show, "Grease". Cliff Morris and Bob Rose, the guitarists on the show, told me I had the wrong electric guitar for the show's sound. "Go to Manny's" they said, "and tell Henry you need a Telecaster." It was a Saturday, and I went right over and asked for Henry. The store was jammed. I introduced myself, told him who had sent me and he smiled, saying that they were nice guys. He must have taken pity on a young kid, because he… Continue

Added by Andy Schwartz on August 6, 2010 at 6:35pm — No Comments

James Taylor Tour

Best of the best: Diana Ross, James Taylor and Carol King, More sweet memories from a sweet time in the annals of pop music. James Taylor and Carole King's Troubadour Reunion Tour marks the 40th anniversary of their first performance together at West Hollywood's celebrated Troubadour nightspot. JT is 62 now and King is 68, and this reunion is being billed as a once-in-a-lifetime event. Look for both artists to shower the people at the Palace with lots of love via hits like "Jazzman," "Fire and… Continue

Added by sara john on June 21, 2010 at 8:40am — No Comments

Henry Kicked Me Out!

I was on 48th street checking out the music stores with an old pal, jingle writer Johnny Barranco. I needed a piano pickup for the night club on Long Island where I was working and had come to "Music Row" to buy it - corporate check in hand. John went across the street to another store first and we agreed to meet up at Manny's. I went into the store on my own and got the pickup, but when I presented the company check at the register, Henry said, "What's… Continue

Added by Ted Leonard on June 3, 2010 at 5:36am — 3 Comments

Im a new member COOL

Hi I'm Hannah Holly's daughter and Manny's and Henry's granddaughter. I'm so honored to finally be apart of the site. If you have any questions about anything feel free to ask!!

Added by Hannah Schoenfeld on June 2, 2010 at 5:51pm — No Comments

You always felt like you were "Home" when you walk through the door at Manny's!!

I arrived at Manny's in NYC in 1959 and bought my first real drumset, a white marine pearl 1958 WFL 4 piece 10 ply maple shell set . It's still my favorite drum set to play on and everyone loves the way it sounds even to this day!! Manny, Danny and all the other wonderful folks behind the various counters always made me feel welcome. They were always pointing out all the… Continue

Added by Jimmie Young on June 2, 2010 at 1:55am — No Comments

James Taylor Troubadour Reunion tour

Due to an awesome response by fans and sold out shows in many cities iconic musicians Carole King and James Taylor have added 16 new dates to their “Troubadour Reunion” tour, including a stop at Quicken Loans Arena on Wednesday, July 7th at 7:30 p.m. This is a lifetime event brings together two of the most favorite singer/songwriters for an extraordinary concert experience. The set list will include a breadth of material including songs they performed during their 1969 debut show at the… Continue

Added by sara john on May 26, 2010 at 3:10am — No Comments

Happy Birthday Henry from my Facebook page

Robby Kilgore
Happy birthday Henry!…
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Added by Sandi Bachom on May 16, 2010 at 12:00am — 2 Comments

Links to some of the great Manny's interviews

THE ARTISTS videos and and personal messages about Manny's from HENRY GOLDRICH, PAUL SIMON, TIM ROBBINS,… Continue

Added by Sandi on May 15, 2010 at 12:43pm — No Comments

LONG ISLAND BAR BANDS HISTORY 1950s- 1970's

A new and growing web site that covers a lot of turf, music,clubs, photos , war stories, records etc
http://spoonercentral.com/BANDS/Bands.html

Added by Ken Spooner on May 15, 2010 at 10:26am — No Comments

Manny's 1963

All the equipment you see in this picture of my band, The Malibus, from Stamford Connecticut, was purchased before 1963 at Manny's; the Slingerland drums, the two Ampeg amps, one for the guitars and one for the vocals, the Fender Jaguar, Guild Starfire, and the Gretch guitars.

Henry, Stuart, and all the Manny's family were as legendary as the celebrated musicians we'd come to see and talk to. One of the regrets of my life is that I didn't spend more time visiting, observing, listening to… Continue

Added by Frank Simms on April 17, 2010 at 4:51pm — 1 Comment

Blog post from David Lucas

"Tears.... Manny, Henry, Stewart... memories of a time so vivid and exciting. Manny's! The place to see and be seen. The loving tolerance of young and old musicians plunking pianos, strumming guitars, screaming solos, beating drums... all at the same time. A most delicious chaos of famous talent and wish to be's.

My first visit was in 1961 when Buddy Rich…

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Added by Sandi on April 13, 2010 at 5:41pm — No Comments

Henry tells Harry Chapin his song "Taxi" is too long



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Comment by Arthur (Artie) DeMello on March 20, 2010 at 10:28pm



"My first visit to Manny's was when I was 18. It was my first summer semester at Berklee School of Music. I was told by my Sax teacher Bill Pierce I needed to buy a Selmer Saxaphone and that my old student band model just wouldn't do anymore. I came to Manny's… Continue

Added by Sandi Bachom on April 13, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

THE WALLS OF MANNY'S THANKS JIMMY WEBB FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL AND APPROPRIATE SONG

Manny's closed May 31, 2009 after 74 years...but the wall abides....



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Added by Sandi on April 13, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

Because Holly and Sandi insisted I do so...

(All is forgiven, gals. I get deleted all the time).…


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Added by L Peltzer on April 5, 2010 at 8:42pm — No Comments

Carlos Santana

Manny's Music

The Wall of Fame: New York City's Legendary Manny's Music (Book)



The Wall of Fame: New York City's Legendary Manny's Music (Book)

Before the popularity of the electric guitar and before every teenager

with a rock 'n' roll dream had a band in their garage, Manny's… Continue

Added by Sandi on March 19, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Keep it going!!!!!!!

It is March and I would like to thank all the people whom have joined "the virtual wall" It must be said that this could not of happened without the "Manny's family" We love to read all your stories and look forward to many more. Sandi Bachom is one of the most unbelievable film artists. As you go through our site you can see her love for Manny's and the musicians.



Please keep us posted on your upcoming events. Through this site we are hoping to go to another level, this can only be… Continue

Added by Holly Goldrich on March 7, 2010 at 11:20pm — 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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Manny's prices slashed

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"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 !!!!"
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The Animals

"Love Eric more as I get Older . So many great songs! One of my faves is "Sky Pilot " !   Classic!"
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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
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