Jay Wanamaker
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Born1955 (age 70–71)
New York
EducationBME - SUNY Potsdam, MM - Kansas University, Master of Management - Aquinas Grand Rapids
OccupationsPresident and CEO Roland Americas
KnownforPAS Rudiments Committee, Instructional Drum Books, Instrument Retail Management Expertise
Jay Wanamaker | |
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| Born | 1955 (age 70–71) New York |
| Education | BME - SUNY Potsdam, MM - Kansas University, Master of Management - Aquinas Grand Rapids |
| Occupations | President and CEO Roland Americas |
| Known for | PAS Rudiments Committee, Instructional Drum Books, Instrument Retail Management Expertise |
| Notable work | Drum Rudiment Dictionary, Championship Corps-Style Contest Solos |
| Style | Rudimental Drumming |
Jay Wanamaker is a percussionist and the president and CEO of Roland Americas and formerly held executive positions at Fender and Guitar Center. He also worked for Yamaha, Alfred Publishing, and the University of Southern California, and was chair of the Percussive Arts Society rudimental committee that published the 40 PAS Drum rudiments. He has also published over 50 music books and instructional DVDs.
