the legend of the “Kalamazoo Gals,” who carefully crafted thousands of Gibson guitars during World War II, came to light just over a decade ago. The story, unearthed by author John Thomas ...

Around 1880, Orville Gibson moved from his native New York State to Kalamazoo, Michigan. He developed an unconventional mix of ideas and methods to make his mandolin-family instruments and guitars ...

Established 3 years ago in honor of the last living woman factory worker who built "Banner" guitars at the Gibson Guitar Factory in Kalamazoo, Irene Stearns Day will be celebrated with a host of ...