Fender to Open the Fender Hall of Fame

TDPRI · August 3rd, 2007, 04:54 PM

Fender to Induct Inaugural Class into Fender Hall of Fame

Innovators and Leaders to Be Inducted on August 10, 2007, During Inaugural Fender Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Aug 1, 2007 --(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC) announces that the inaugural class of company innovators and leaders will be inducted into the Fender Hall of Fame on August 10 as part of the first ever Fender Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

The inaugural class includes: Clarence “Leo” Fender, Charlie Hayes, Donald D. Randall, William C. “Bill” Schultz, Freddie Tavares and Forrest White.

“It’s important that we pay tribute to the individuals who—through their creativity, genius and dedication–designed and built the instruments and company that changed the way the world experiences music,” said Bill Mendello, chief executive officer and president of the board for FMIC. “Because of their efforts, Fender enjoys the rich history and legacy that we so cherish today.”

The event will take place from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater located at 7380 E. Second Street in Scottsdale, Ariz. Following a presentation of each individual’s contributions to FMIC, company representatives and members of the nomination committee will induct inductees and family members. Additionally, the Fender “House Band” will perform music during the processional and recessional.

The Fender Hall of Fame was created to honor and keep the memories alive of FMIC innovators and former leaders fresh in the minds of FMIC employees, to inspire those who follow in their footsteps, and to differentiate Fender from all others.

Nominees for the Fender Hall of Fame must be retired, and their service to FMIC should stand as a beacon of excellence beyond the conventional. An autonomous committee consisting of historians/experts reviewed the careers of people who have been recommended or are known, likely candidates. These candidates were vetted and then put forth to FMIC management for selection.

olewichita · August 12th, 2007, 06:29 PM

seems like a fair list... but i'm sure george fullerton and bill carson would disagree... tj

Frankie · August 17th, 2007, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by olewichita

seems like a fair list... but i'm sure george fullerton and bill carson would disagree... tj

Yep, about par for the course. Not having Fullerton and Carson included in the inaugural class just continues to prove FMIC is not being run by musicians...

randall family · August 19th, 2007, 05:21 AM

I think the first six were right on!

olewichita · September 18th, 2007, 03:00 PM

i fulheartedly agree with the first 6 too randall family... but it be nice to see tadeo, eddie and gloria in there at some point! i've never really been sure what george fullerton and bill carson really contributed since a lot of their claims come from themselves... tj

musicalmartin · October 29th, 2007, 10:33 AM

looks like there will be plenty of Kaman Gear......

August 3rd, 2007, 04:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
TDPRI Administrator Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: TDPRILAND Posts: 4,654 35 Photos	Fender to Open the Fender Hall of Fame Fender to Induct Inaugural Class into Fender Hall of Fame Innovators and Leaders to Be Inducted on August 10, 2007, During Inaugural Fender Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Aug 1, 2007 --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC) announces that the inaugural class of company innovators and leaders will be inducted into the Fender Hall of Fame on August 10 as part of the first ever Fender Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The inaugural class includes: Clarence “Leo” Fender, Charlie Hayes, Donald D. Randall, William C. “Bill” Schultz, Freddie Tavares and Forrest White. “It’s important that we pay tribute to the individuals who—through their creativity, genius and dedication–designed and built the instruments and company that changed the way the world experiences music,” said Bill Mendello, chief executive officer and president of the board for FMIC. “Because of their efforts, Fender enjoys the rich history and legacy that we so cherish today.” The event will take place from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia G. Piper Theater located at 7380 E. Second Street in Scottsdale, Ariz. Following a presentation of each individual’s contributions to FMIC, company representatives and members of the nomination committee will induct inductees and family members. Additionally, the Fender “House Band” will perform music during the processional and recessional. The Fender Hall of Fame was created to honor and keep the memories alive of FMIC innovators and former leaders fresh in the minds of FMIC employees, to inspire those who follow in their footsteps, and to differentiate Fender from all others. Nominees for the Fender Hall of Fame must be retired, and their service to FMIC should stand as a beacon of excellence beyond the conventional. An autonomous committee consisting of historians/experts reviewed the careers of people who have been recommended or are known, likely candidates. These candidates were vetted and then put forth to FMIC management for selection.

September 18th, 2007, 03:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
olewichita Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,014	from what i have read about fender, i fulheartedly agree with the first 6 too randall family... but it be nice to see tadeo, eddie and gloria in there at some point! i've never really been sure what george fullerton and bill carson really contributed since a lot of their claims come from themselves... tj Last edited by olewichita : September 22nd, 2007 at 03:07 AM.

August 12th, 2007, 06:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
olewichita Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,014	seems like a fair list... but i'm sure george fullerton and bill carson would disagree... tj

August 19th, 2007, 05:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
randall family NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Livermore Posts: 1	I think the first six were right on!

October 29th, 2007, 10:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
musicalmartin Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Age: 60 Posts: 278	looks like there will be plenty of Kaman Gear......