Gorra has been playing music since childhood. Written By: Leah Ward | ×
Rudy Gorra stands in his store at 919 Fourth Ave., Worthington, on March 15, 2021. (Leah Ward/The Globe)
WORTHINGTON While many local Worthington businesses have come and gone throughout the years, one small store has remained in operation for more than two decades, thanks to the tireless efforts of its proprietor.
Rodolfo Rudy Gorra immigrated to Worthington in 1996 from his native Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico. He spent his first two years in the U.S. working at the local post office.
While the job was good, he never lost sight of his dream to work for himself. In 1998, Gorra was able to open his store, RG Music, on the first floor of the historic Hotel Thompson on Worthington s 10th Street. The location was ideal, since the area is heavily walked and nearby other Main Street shopping.