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The GRAMMY Museum® (www.grammymuseum.org) will debut a new exhibit, Bob Marley, Messenger. Housed on the Museum’s second floor, the exhibit will focus on Bob Marley as a private, spiritual man, as a powerful performer who used his lyrics to give a voice to the disenfranchised and as a legend who has inspired legions of fans in the 30 years since his death. Marley’s story is that of an archetype, which is why it continues to have such a powerful and ever-growing resonance: it embodies political repression, metaphysical and artistic insights, gangland warfare and various periods of mystical wilderness.
Bringing together more than 40 diverse artifacts, rare photographs and more, the exhibit features items from the private collection of the Marley family. On display, visitors will see a broad array of items, including:
* Marley’s famous Les Paul guitar;
* An interactive drumming station that allows visitors to learn how to play a reggae beat;
* More than 50 rare photographs of Marley both on and off stage;
* Ticket stubs, concert posters, tour books and fan memorabilia. Exhibit runs May 11, 2011 to October 2, 2011
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