YAMAHA DRUMS TO HOST ANNUAL LEGENDARY GROOVE NIGHT 4

BUENA PARK, CA (January 17, 2003)—Yamaha Drums will again play host to what has become one of the most hotly anticipated events of Winter NAMM—Annual Legendary Groove Night 4. The all-star jam will be held Saturday, January 18 at the Galaxy Theater in nearby Santa Ana (CA).

This year, Groove Night takes on an international flavor, with an amazing lineup of Yamaha drum artists from around the world. Confirmed performers include: Michael Bland, JR Robinson, Gerry Brown, Charley Drayton, Wolfgang Haffner, Rick Marotta, Christian Meyer, Miguel Morales, Jamie Oldaker, Erik Smite, Ian Thomas, Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, Soul Toul, Vince Wilburn and many more surprise guests.

Invitations are on a first-come, first-served basis, and may be obtained at the Yamaha NAMM booth.

For more information, visit Yamaha at Winter NAMM 2003 in the Marquis Ballroom of the Anaheim Marriott Hotel; write Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Drum Products, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamaha.com.