Forrest White
American businessman (1920–1994)
Forrest Fred White (21 May 1920 in West Virginia - 22 November 1994 in Banning, California) was an American musical instruments industry executive, best known for his association with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation and as co-founder of the Music Man company.2
From Wikipedia’s article on Forrest White (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.
Born May 21, 1920, died Nov 22, 1994.1
About
White began working at Fender on 20 May 1954, eventually becoming its vice president. Leo Fender named a line of student amplifiers and steel guitars after him in 1955. White remained with the company until December 1966. He was also a partner with Fender in the Music Man company after both men left Fender.
Later in 1994, White wrote and published a book called "Fender: The Inside Story" (ISBN 0879303093, Pub Group West) on the relationship he had with Leo Fender.
From Wikipedia’s article on Forrest White, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2
Companies
Career
Personal life
- CitizenshipUnited States4
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Sources
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- 1WikidataForrest White on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaForrest White on Wikipedia
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- 5WikidataMusic Man, Founder