Publisher's Synopsis
This authorized guide to The Guitars of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame offers a privileged inside look at the fantastic permanent and rotating guitar collections of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.
Situated on the shores of Lake Erie, the Hall of Fame opened its doors in 1995. Since then, it has played host to some 8 million visitors from around the world, offering a dizzying array of visual and audio materials, artifacts, and exhibits that celebrate rock and roll's legacy. Included among all that ear and eye candy, of course, are some of the most significant and curious guitars in the annals of rock history. This stunningly produced volume is curated by renowned guitar journalist Richard Bienstock and presents these revered instruments in all their glory.
The landmark instruments include guitars of such legends as:
Muddy Waters
Pete Townshend
Elmore James
Les Paul
Robbie Krieger
Chet Atkins
Bootsy Collins
Pete Seeger
Buddy Guy
Bo Diddley
Howlin' Wolf
Dozens of artists and their instruments are represented, spanning from the standby brands ( Fender, Gibson, Gretsch) to the more uncommon beauties (Danelectro, Jaydee, Stella, Harmony). Each profile features an instrument from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame collection along with a concise history of the guitar and its owner's impact on music, as well as a selection of relevant memorabilia.
The Guitars of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame brings one of the world's most beloved museums into the homes of music fans everywhere!
