Sneak Preview: Rock Stars, Cars & Guitars 2

Back by Popular Demand, Rock Stars Cars & Guitars 2
at Henry Ford Museum this Summer, May 16-September 7

This exhibit features more than 20 cars, more than 50 guitars and a wide array of rock memorabilia, including iconic costumes and concert props.

Get an up-close look at:
• Pete Townshends 1956 Lincoln and smashed Rickenbacker guitar sculpture
• Jonas Brothers costumes from the Disney Channels original movie, Camp Rock
• Snoop Doggs 1974 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, the Snoop DeVille Sticky Icky
• Iconic costumes and guitars from KISS, including Gene Simmons Axe bass guitar and Paul Stanleys Star guitar
• Pink Floyd drummer Nick Masons Lola/Cosworth T297 race car, custom Ferrari-themed Fender Stratocaster and custom drum kit and cymbals
• 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback, Bullitt, driven by Sheryl Crow for her music video, Steve McQueen
• ZZ Tops Billy F Gibbons 1932 Ford Coupe, Eliminator
• 1953 Buick Skylark and matching ESP X-ton PC2-V guitar from Metallicas James Hetfield
• Roy Orbisons 1967 Corvette

Opening day of Rock Stars Cars & Guitars 2 (Saturday, May 16): Get your fix of rock in all shapes and sizes on opening day of this explosive exhibit. Henry Ford Museum will host a full day of free concerts with some of Metro Detroits most entertaining and crowd-pleasing bands. Concerts are included with membership or admission to Henry Ford Museum.
12 p.m. - 80's INC.
1:30 p.m. - Candy Band
3 p.m. - Hot Rod Lincolns

Also check out The Henry Ford's Rewind series!
• June 18: Charles Phoenix, pop culture expert and humorist
• July 16: Wanda Jackson, 2009 Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee and first lady of rock 'n' roll
• August 20: Mark Arminski, local artist
Doors open at 6 p.m., with the program beginning at 7 p.m. Cash bar is available. Tickets for Rewind events are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. 18 and over welcome.

Admission to Henry Ford Museum is $14 for adults, $13 for seniors and $10 for youth; members and children four and under are free. For more information, call (313) 982-6001 or visit www.TheHenryFord.org.

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