Donald W. Cohen, our dear friend, lost his battle with cancer this morning, on his 55th birthday. He will be missed. 

Don was the founder of The Musicians Exchange which began June 1, 1976 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as a complete complex of musical services and products. Outdoor concerts in the back parking lot were some of the first in the SE US to give original music indie bands a stage. It also was a welcome venue for national touring recording artists. From inception to 1996, The Musicians Exchange played host to over 1500 musical acts.