Making his own mark in the BBQ biz

Gretsch takes famous name to restaurant business, gives back to community

Fred Gretsch has branched from his family’s heritage in the musical instrument business and opened G Brand BBQ in Crawford. (Photo/Sarah White)
Fred Gretsch has branched from his family’s heritage in the musical instrument business and opened G Brand BBQ in Crawford. (Photo/Sarah White)

A well-known musical instrument company with 138 years of family ownership in its history has ties to a barbecue restaurant in Crawford.

 

Gretsch Music has manufactured guitars and drums since 188…