Ed Roman
DOB Unknown – December 14, 2011
Ed Roman was a fiercely independent Las Vegas guitar builder whose creations were lovingly played by Ted Nugent, John Entwistle, Billy Gibbons, Ace Frehley, and Rick Derringer, to name just a few. Roman began playing the guitar as a youngster growing up in Connecticut where he found early inspiration in the Ventures. He began building guitars in 1976 and eventually settled in Las Vegas where he opened his world famous guitar shop. The list of faithful customers also includes Lita Ford, Leslie West, Keith Urban, and Marie Osmond. Ed Roman was 61 when he passed away on December 14, 2011. Cause of death was not immediately released, although he had reportedly been ill.
Thanks to Harold Lepidus for the assist.