Forrest Fred White (21 May 1920 in
West Virginia
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- 22 November 1994 in
Banning,
California
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) 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.
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.
["Fender: The Inside Story" Forrest White, 1994,Hal Leonard, Page 89, ] 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" (, Pub Group West) on the relationship he had with
Leo Fender.
References
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1920 births
1994 deaths
People from West Virginia
Fender people