20900 Oakwood Blvd
Dearborn, Michigan 48124
313-982-6001
Rock Stars’ Cars & Guitars Cruises into The Henry Ford June 9
Exhibit features some of the hottest and coolest rides of rock ‘n’ roll
This summer, Henry Ford Museum, part of The Henry Ford, in Dearborn, Mich., takes a ride on the wild side and finds out what truly drives rock status with the hot new exhibit, Rock Stars’ Cars & Guitars, opening to the public on June 9, 2007. More than nineteen legendary cars and thirty guitars that are synonymous with rock ‘n’ roll music are on display, including the rides once owned or driven by such beloved rock idols as Elvis Presley, John Lennon, Billy F Gibbons of ZZ Top and Van Halen. In addition, several distinctive guitars including those from Kirk Hammett, Dusty Hill, Rick Nielsen, Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry are also on display.
Rock Stars’ Cars & Guitars features cars and guitars from the collections of the Petersen Automotive Museum, Hard Rock Café, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., Experience Music Project and several other private lenders. This is a rare opportunity to see an entourage of automobiles that symbolizes America’s love affair with their cars and rock music. The exhibit is presented by Detroit Muscle, a CMI-Schneible Group Company. Entry to this limited engagement is free with Henry Ford Museum admission or membership.
“Rock ‘n’ roll and custom-car culture are important expressions of American freedom and individualism,” said Patricia Mooradian, president, The Henry Ford. “This exhibition presents an opportunity to see some of the iconic cars and guitars of rock ‘n’ roll and get a glimpse into a rock star’s life through personal styles and individual artistic expressions.”
Some of the hottest rides in the exhibit include:
The 1965 Rolls-Royce Phantom V owned by John Lennon and painted in a psychedelic, floral motif
The 1949 Cadillac custom “Cadzzilla”, personally designed by Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, is one of the most recognized hot rod in the rock world
The 1971 De Tomaso Pantera formerly owned by Elvis Presley is famous for its bullet hole shot by the King himself
The 1932 Ford coupe, “Silver Sapphire,” that appeared on the cover of The Beach Boys’ album “Little Deuce Coupe”
The 1932 Ford Hi-Boy Phaeton hot rod used by Van Halen and featured in the music video “Hot for Teacher”
Some of the significant guitars in the exhibit include:
The black 1987 ESP custom guitar, nicknamed “Skully,” played by Kirk Hammett, lead guitarist in the band Metallica
The 1973 Gibson ES-355TD guitar played and signed by the legendary Chuck Berry
The distinctive rectangular-shaped guitar, Gretsch “Big B,” designed and owned by Bo Diddley
The custom-made Gretsch "Billy-Bo" model that combines the characteristic Diddley design with the styles of Billy F Gibbons of ZZ Top
The memorable custom-made five neck Hamer played by Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick
Other classic rides include the highly-stylized Harley-Davidson motorcycle, “Hogzilla”, used by Billy F Gibbons and a customized motorcycle used by Jon Bon Jovi. Rock Stars’ Cars & Guitars at Henry Ford Museum will run until September 30, 2007.
Henry Ford Museum is open seven days a week, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $14 adults, $13 seniors and $10 youths; members and children four and under are free. For more information please call (313) 982-6001 or visit www.thehenryford.org.
More Information: http://www.thehenryford.org
| Rock Stars' Cars & Guitars posted on Tuesday April 17, 2007 |
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