Credit: Sweet Cheetah Publicity
Earlier today, Akron-based, hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices announced that it now has its own street. The street where the company resides has been named EarthQuaker Drive.

Watch the unveiling here.

The company creates products that are available in over 865 retail locations in approximately 50 countries. Its key retailers include Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Sweetwater and Thomann. EarthQuaker Devices has sold approximately 250,000 units and has also recently inked distribution partnerships with Yamaha Australia and Yamaha Asia.

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This article appears in Sep 11-17, 2019.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.