I bought many pieces from Frank at Soundex, and am sad to hear of his passing. He knew audio thoroughly & was a straight-up, low-key, fair trader. While visiting Soundex and waiting for Frank, I always enjoyed listening to him making deals on the phone with a vast number of customers. My sense was that he was an internet unto himself.
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.
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.