SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (September 10, 2004) Ernie Ball, a legend in the musical instrument industry and founder of the Ernie Ball Company in 1962, passed away on Thursday, September 9 after a lengthy illness.
A resident of San Luis Obispo, CA, he was 74 years old.
One of the last great colorful entrepreneurs, he created products that helped shape the sound of rock-n-roll.