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A Little Laughter from the NAMM Oral History Program

Not every moment captured during a NAMM Oral History interview goes exactly according to plan—and we wouldn’t have it any other way!

Over the years, alongside thousands of fascinating stories, poignant memories, and important moments of music history, our cameras have also captured plenty of unexpected laughs, playful exchanges, and good old-fashioned bloopers.

We hope this collection of outtakes brings you a smile and perhaps a laugh or two, beginning—quite appropriately—with NAMM Music Historian Dan Del Fiorentino!

Joining in the fun are DJ Jazzy Joyce, Allen Toussaint, Jeff Falgien, Gerson Rosenbloom, Mickey Hart, Robin Walenta, Dean Markley, Mike Wood, Rick Hall, Lloyd Price, Doug Sax, Bobby Shew, Jerry Miller, the Holland Brothers, the Chambers Brothers, James Gadson, José Feliciano, Branford Marsalis, Chuck Tennin, Joe D. McBrayer, T.M. Stevens, Leon Russell, Larry Dunn, Arthur Lee Williams, Verdine White, Chip Wise, Steve Rorie, and songwriter Milton DeLugg.

Because sometimes preserving history means preserving the laughter, too!