Remembering Frank Betz


I recently learned that retailer par excellence Frank Betz (Soundex, Outlook Audio) died last August. While this may have been old news, it was news to me and I mourn the death of an old friend and spiritual guide. In thinking about his loss I feel diminished and immensely sad.

I imagine other music lovers along the Philadelphia-NYC axis had the same experience as I had: the privilege of working with a bona fide genius, an auteur who had an innate gift for creating musicality out of boxes and wires, life out of what is lifeless. I'm grateful for all that Frank taught me, and I shall miss him.

Salve et atque, stout-hearted friend and mentor.
williamsims

Showing 1 response by gmele

What happened? That's so sad to hear. When I first moved to this area 13 years ago I went up to Soundex and heard some great systems via Frank. Coming from New York it was so refreshing to have his no pressure attitude and well informed views on all things audio. What a great guy. He will be sorely missed...