NAMM Review Day 1 @ Anaheim Convention Center, Anheim, California 1-24-13

Welcome to NAMM 2013! Thursday is where we begin our journey. On this day wed did interviews with Malina Moye and Steve Morse of Deep Purple. We have photos of Dave Rude (Tesla and Dave Rude Band) at Tone Pros, Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society) at EMG pickups, Brain Wilson (Beach Boys) performing at the Gibson Booth, Bernie Williams playing at the D’Angelico Guitars booth, Larry Mitchell at Majic Box, Bumblefoot (Guns N’ Roses) at Vigier Guitar, Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath, Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy), Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big) and bassist extraordinaire Stu Hamm signing at the Samson Booth. In addition to these we have vocalist Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch enjoying the sights and sounds.

Photos by BackstageAxxess Correspondent Diane Daybrow and BackstageAxxess Correspondent Tena Lucarelli.

We would like to thank The Lippin Group for the credentials to attend and cover NAMM 2013.