Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolution

When:
Friday, Sep 16, 2016 10:00a -
Monday, Jan 16, 2017 5:00p

Where:
National Museum of American Jewish History
101 S Independence Mall E
Philadelphia, PA 19106

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Admission:
$12

Categories:
Art, Date Idea, Music

Event website:
http://nmajh.org/billgraham/

The National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH) in Philadelphia is the exclusive East Coast venue for "Bill Graham and the Rock and Roll Revolution." The exhibition, on view September 16, 2016 - January 16, 2017, presents the first comprehensive retrospective about the life and career of legendary rock impresario Bill Graham (1931–1991).


Recognized as one of the most influential concert promoters in history, Graham played a pivotal role in the careers of iconic artists including the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Fleetwood Mac, The Who, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, and The Rolling Stones. He conceived of rock & roll as a powerful force for supporting humanitarian causes and was instrumental in the production of milestone benefit concerts such as Live Aid (1985)—which took place in Philadelphia and London—and Human Rights Now! (1988). The exhibition illuminates how his childhood experiences as a Jewish emigrant from Nazi Germany fueled his drive and ingenuity as a cultural innovator and advocate for social justice.


Through rock memorabilia, photographs, ephemera, and psychedelic art in the form of Fillmore concert posters, the exhibition will explore the momentous cultural transformations of the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s through the lens of rock & roll.


Tuesday to Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm*
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am - 5:30pm


* During our special exhibition, Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolution (September 16, 2016 - January 16, 2017), the Museum is open until 8:00pm on Wednesday evenings.

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