Thomas Walter Jennings
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This article is about founder of Jennings Musical Instruments/Industries Ltd (JMI). For other persons named Tom Jennings, see Tom Jennings (disambiguation).
Thomas Walter Jennings (28 February 1917 – 1978)[1] was an English businessman who was the founder of Jennings Organ Company. In 1950 he formed Jennings Musical Instruments (JMI) Ltd, the company that produced the famous Vox Guitar amplifiers. In 1956 the company name was changed to Jennings Musical Industries Ltd. Disenchanted with the company direction, he left JMI Ltd in 1967 and set up a separate company, Jennings Electronic Industries.
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Thomas Walter Jennings | |
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Born | 28 February 1917 |
Died | 1978 (aged 60) London, England |
Occupation(s) | Music company founder, musical engineer |
Known for | Founder of Jennings Musical Instruments |
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