PLAY IT LOUD: Instruments of rock and roll
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An incredible experience for music lovers, the Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock and Roll exhibit at The Met allows visitors to take a front row look at the details that made the Rock and Roll movement so influential on the music world around the globe.
Looking at the culture created by the costumes, the artwork and the ever expanding list of instruments used in this genre of music, Play It Loud is an opportunity for you to get up close and personal with some of the world's most recognized pieces of music history. From guitars to drum sets, this exhibit is an opportunity music lovers will not want to miss.
Here is a look at some of the incredible sights to be seen throughout the wings of this exciting exhibit:
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Guitar Gods
Displaying guitars played by musicians like Eric Clapton, Prince, Pete Townshend, Jimi Hendrix and many more, this section of Play It Loud allows visitors to examine the fine details found on and in the instruments played by some of the world's most talented musical artists.
Displaying some of the worlds most recognizable instruments, like Eddie Van Halen’s “Frankenstein” guitar, Jimi Hendrix’s Flying V “Love Drops” Gibson, and Tom Morello’s “Soul Power” Stratocaster, this exhibit showcases some of the world’s most recognized guitars.
Expanding the Band
This section of Play It Loud allows visitors to take a closer look at the instruments that expanded Rock and Roll out of the usual 4 member set up - drums, guitar, bass and vocals. When instruments like keyboards and trumpets and more were added in, the sound of Rock and Roll changed forever.
Allowing visitors to take a look at keyboards and other miscellaneous instruments owned by bands like The Rolling Stones, Steve Miller Band, Muddy Waters and The Beach Boys and many more, this section of the exhibit is all about the sounds that expanded the genre of Rock and Roll into what it sounds like today.
To view and tour the full exhibit, be sure to make it to The Met before October 1st. For those who do make through the doors of Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock and Roll, don’t forget to pick up a copy of the exhibit’s companion book by Jayson Kerr Dobney and Craig J. Inciardi, available at The Met and through The Met’s online store!