Dave Weiderman

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Oral History Information

Interview Date
Job Title
Director of Artist Relations
Company Name
Guitar Center Inc.

Dave Weiderman was raised in a family with a great love of music.  Dave’s father owned a music store in Chicago, where Dave was able to meet some of the great musicians of the time.  His early years as a player were influenced by watching Buddy Rich live and wanting to make music of his own.   His love of music retail resulted in working with some of the great leaders of the industry including the early owners of Guitar Center.  Dave pioneered many of the important elements of Guitar Center including artist relations and the Walk Rock in Hollywood, California.