In this episode of Inside The Noise, Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto examines the incredible “hat trick” Marcus Ryle and his teams bestowed upon the music gear industry. In three revolutionary tenures at three different companies, Ryle was instrumental in the development of the Oberheim DSX, Oberheim OB-8, Oberheim DMX drum machine, Alesis ADAT, Line 6 POD and several other indispensable music-making products.

Chris Lombardi joins the podcast to talk about how his dad, Don Lombardi, and DW cofounder John Good transformed the company from an exclusively educational enterprise to a premier drum kit and drum hardware manufacturer.

NOTE: This episode was filmed while Chris Lombardi was still serving as CEO of DW, prior to his recent retirement. We hope you enjoy the episode, and we want to congratulate Chris on a remarkable, decades-long career at the legendary drum maker.

Martin Guitars Executive Chairman Chris Martin is the sixth-generation family member to have lead the legendary company, which was founded in 1833.

In this episode of Inside the Noise, Martin shares the challenges faced by the iconic brand in the disco, new wave and heavy metal eras of the late ’70s and early ’80s, as well as the ability to pivot under pressure that he learned from his family history.