Everyone loves to rock ‘n roll, or rap, on the road. But do you ever stop and wonder what kind of vehicles some of those band members drove around with all their money and fame?
What did Elvis rock ‘n roll in back in the day? What about Miley Cyrus or the Jonas Brothers?
The ‘Rock Stars’ Cars and Guitars 2′ exhibit opens up May 16 at the Henry Ford museum in Dearborn, Michigan and will run until September 7. As it’s the sequel, the return exhibit used the original Rock Stars’ Cars and Guitars’ success to boost the featured memorabilia and now offers more.
Because of the first show’s success more rock artists were willing to donate “artifacts” for display.
Tom Varitek, senior manager of the Henry Ford Museum commented, “We literally have all 60 years of rock ’n’ roll represented.”
Some of the “artifacts” or vehicles on display include Janis Joplin’s 1965 Porsche, Miley Cyrus’s 2008 smart car (which debuted on the Nickelodean Kids’ Choice Awards), Mike Ness’ (of Total Distortion) 1940 Ford Coupe and 1964 Gretsch guitar side by side, Sheryl Crow’s Ford Mustang Fastback, Elvis Presley’s Custom Cadillac Eldorado coupe, James Hetfield’s 1953 purple Buick Skylark and many more.
Several other rock-related items, including costumes, guitars and even Alice Cooper’s stage-featured Guillotine, are on exclusive display for visitors.
Tickets for the Henry Ford museum start at $15.00 for adults and $11.00 for youth (5-12), children under 5 years old are always free. Of course, if you don’t live nearby, you’ll have to check out your local plane ticket listings.
Additional special events includeperforming artists: Hot Rocks (a Rolling Stones cover band), Wanda Jackson, rock comedian Charles Phoenix, and artist Mark Arminski’s poster art (which was used for many famous musician’s cd covers- Grateful Dead, Black Crowes).
The official link for the event can be found here.
