Forrest White

Forrest Fred White (21 May 1920 in West Virginia - 22 November 1994 in Banning, California[1]) 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,[2] eventually becoming its vice president. Leo Fender named a line of student amplifiers and steel guitars after him in 1955.[3] 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" (ISBN 0879303093, Pub Group West) on the relationship he had with Leo Fender.

  1. ^ "California Death Records" Archived 7 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine 27 November 2010
  2. ^ "Soul of Tone: Celebrating 60 Years of Fender Amps" Tom Wheeler, 2007, Hal Leonard, ISBN 0634056131 [page needed]
  3. ^ "Fender: The Inside Story" Forrest White, 1994,Hal Leonard, Page 89, ISBN 0-87930-309-3