Thomas Walter Jennings

This article is about founder of Jennings Musical Instruments/Industries Ltd (JMI). For other persons named Tom Jennings, see Tom Jennings (disambiguation).

Thomas Walter Jennings
Born28 February 1917
Hackney, London, England
Died1978 (aged 60)
London, England
Occupation(s)Music company founder, musical engineer
Known forFounder of Jennings Musical Instruments

Thomas Walter Jennings (28 February 1917 – 1978)[1] was an English businessman who was the founder of Jennings Organ Company. In 1950 he formed Jennings Musical Instruments (JMI) Ltd, the company that produced the famous Vox Guitar amplifiers. In 1956 the company name was changed to Jennings Musical Industries Ltd. Disenchanted with the company direction, he left JMI Ltd in 1967 and set up a separate company, Jennings Electronic Industries.

  1. ^ British Invasion – Celebrating 50 Years of Vox