Roger Garvin, former production manager, looked back at the Fullerton factory years as the company celebrates its 80th anniversary.

Fullerton, California

Who

Roger Garvin, Harold Rhodes

What

When

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:19:55 GMT · 1h 59m ago

Where

Fullerton, California ·

Why

Harold Rhodes’ original motivation was to build an instrument that could be monitored individually across multiple students at once for teaching purposes.

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This interview highlights the historical impact of the Rhodes piano, which became a defining instrument of its era, played by numerous famous musicians. The company is also previewing a limited-edition MK8/80AE.

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Mixdown Magazine
https://mixdownmag.com.au/news/rhodes-turns-80-the-man-who-built-the-pianos-looks-back/
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