Michael Leckrone
Michael Leckrone is a legendary figure in Wisconsin’s music scene, having served as the director of the University of Wisconsin Marching Band from 1969 to 2019. A native of Indiana, […]
Doc DeHaven
Doster “Doc” DeHaven was a celebrated jazz trumpeter and bandleader from Madison, Wisconsin. Born in 1931, he formed his first band while attending the University of Wisconsin in 1953. DeHaven […]
Leotha Stanley
Leotha Stanley is a distinguished musician, composer, and educator based in Madison, Wisconsin. He founded the University of Wisconsin Student Gospel Choir in 1975 and has served as the music […]
Butch Vig
Butch Vig, born Bryan David Vig, is a renowned musician and record producer from Viroqua, Wisconsin, who rose to prominence in Madison. He co-founded Smart Studios in 1983, which became […]
Susan and Jonathan Lipp
Susan and Jonathan Lipp are the co-founders of Full Compass Systems, a leading retailer of professional audio, video, lighting, and musical equipment based in Madison, Wisconsin. Established in 1977, their […]
Herb Frank
Herb Frank is a seasoned musician, producer, and audio engineer known for his extensive work in the rock and pop music scenes. With a deep understanding of both musical composition […]
Randy Green
Randy Green is a seasoned music producer and recording engineer based in Madison, Wisconsin. He founded Randy’s Recording Studio in 1986, providing a space for artists to create and refine […]
Gabby Parsons
Gabby Parsons is the Music Director at WMMM (Triple M) in Madison, Wisconsin. Known for her deep passion for music, she has been instrumental in promoting local and national artists […]
Mike George
Michael G. George served as the executive director of the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA), Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA), and Wisconsin Foundation for School Music (WFSM) from 1988 to […]
Ricardo Gonzales
Ricardo González is a Cuban-born American who became a significant figure in Madison’s cultural and political landscape. He founded The Cardinal Bar in 1975, which became a landmark LGBTQ+ venue […]