Members goodhonk Posted February 21, 2013 Members Share Posted February 21, 2013 You next Phil? http://www.guitarplayer.com/article/craig-anderton-named-executive-vice-president-evangelist-for-gibson/150702 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members companyman Posted February 21, 2013 Members Share Posted February 21, 2013 We are kicking the twitching corpse of HCFX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members goodhonk Posted February 21, 2013 Author Members Share Posted February 21, 2013 companyman wrote: We are kicking the twitching corpse of HCFX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members companyman Posted February 21, 2013 Members Share Posted February 21, 2013 Rust indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Henry made Craig an offer that he would have been absolutely insane to pass up. Seriously - it's a fantastic opportunity for Craig, and I totally understand why he went for it. Since no one is offering me an Executive VP / Evangelist position, I'm not going anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eti313 Posted February 21, 2013 Members Share Posted February 21, 2013 Congrats to Craig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ambient Posted February 22, 2013 Members Share Posted February 22, 2013 Congrats Craig, sorry to see you go What exactly does an 'evangelist' for Gibson do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lefort_1 Posted February 22, 2013 Members Share Posted February 22, 2013 ambient wrote:Congrats Craig, sorry to see you go What exactly does an 'evangelist' for Gibson do? It means he is now in charge of the Sacred Steel Division and will be courting Robert Randolph and a few other steelbar slingers as endorsees for Gibby's new Pedel Steel Product Group...Hope you like a room full o' Twins blaring in yer earz.:nudge nudge: Good luck Craig... all the best my wishes can bring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anderton Posted February 22, 2013 Members Share Posted February 22, 2013 ambient wrote: Congrats Craig, sorry to see you go What exactly does an 'evangelist' for Gibson do? It's more like an evangelist on behalf of Gibson than being a Gibson evangelist. Several companies - Gibson isn't alone in this - recognize that educating people about how all this stuff works so they can have fun with it, and learning how to make music, is something that really needs to be addressed. I hear all kind of statistics like "50% of all interfaces people buy end up in the closet because they can't figure out how to get them to work." Events like PreSonuSphere are a good example of this, and there's another company I won't mention because they haven't firmed their plans up yet that wants to do workshops aimed at helping musicians further their careers. Sure, their gear is involved, but there's a much bigger picture. The thing about Gibson is it's a company with some serious resources, but there's also a more important element. Although some people like to bash Henry, I've known him for quite a while. He really and truly believes in the power of music to make the world a better place. It's not an act he puts on for my benefit; it's the way he's wired, and he sees me as someone who can help evangelize the power of music. I've even heard some of his music, and it's pretty cool. When I walk into his office, there's often music playing. I probably have the job he'd like to have someday, except he has to run a company. All of this is coming together in a way where I would REALLY like to use my influence to get companies, even competitors, working together for the betterment of musicians and the industry. Pipe dream? I dunno. But it's worth a try. This is truly something that I just couldn't pass up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members echodeluxe Posted February 22, 2013 Members Share Posted February 22, 2013 Cangrats dude. I'm bummed I didn't get to meet you at namm this year. Next year you'll have to join Phil and I for lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anderton Posted February 22, 2013 Members Share Posted February 22, 2013 echodeluxe wrote: Cangrats dude. I'm bummed I didn't get to meet you at namm this year. Next year you'll have to join Phil and I for lunch. Well, I sorta met you...I edited the video with you in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members echodeluxe Posted February 22, 2013 Members Share Posted February 22, 2013 That's kinda creepy but awesome. Industry legend Craig Anderton KNOWS WHO I AM. no really that's pretty awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lazaraga Posted February 22, 2013 Members Share Posted February 22, 2013 Thanks craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TomCTC Posted February 22, 2013 Members Share Posted February 22, 2013 Dream job of everyone. 'Grats Craig. If Gibson ever needs a dude with a beard, you call me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DigiTechRep Posted February 22, 2013 Members Share Posted February 22, 2013 Craig, I'm really excited for you! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 echodeluxe wrote:That's kinda creepy but awesome. Industry legend Craig Anderton KNOWS WHO I AM.no really that's pretty awesome. You did a really good job on that video Chris - eexcellent stuff. It was exactly what we were after. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alien Posted February 22, 2013 Members Share Posted February 22, 2013 Sounds like a cool job, i wander who came up with that idea hmmm?? Rolleyes. Ill take thay blue sg wit black pg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members echodeluxe Posted February 23, 2013 Members Share Posted February 23, 2013 I'm glad you think so, I felt like such a goof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Beef Posted February 23, 2013 Members Share Posted February 23, 2013 Congrats to Anderton, he will be missed around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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