rock & roll hall of fame museum to open huge women in music exhibit

[vivfox]

The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame museum in Cleveland, Ohio is set to launch what must be the world’s biggest ever exhibition celebrating women in music. Opening on May 13 and spreading over two floors of the museum, ‘Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power’ charts seventy years of trailblazing women, from 1920s blues artist Mamie Smith through to Lady Gaga, whose infamous ‘meat dress’ will be on display. The exhibit will be split into sections defined more or less by decade. Further details here.

Among the other artefacts collected for the exhibit include handwritten lyrics by Madonna, Stevie Nicks and Joan Jett; the red leather jacket worn by Chrissie Hynde on the cover of The Pretenders’ 1980 debut album; Patti Smith’s boots (one held together by gaffa tape); a ‘Mama’ Cass Elliot dress; Kim Deal’s outfit from the Breeders’ ‘Cannonball’ video; guitars owned by Wanda Jackson and Tina Weymouth; a 1962 Mahalia Jackson tour poster; the tasselled white leather vest that Grace Slick wore at Woodstock; and the ‘nude’ rhinestone outfit worn by Britney Spears during her performance at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. Madonna also contributes outfits from her Blond Ambition and Girlie Show tours from the early ’90s. Scroll through photos of some of these items here.

“This exhibit is going to illustrate the vital role women played in shaping the evolution of rock and roll,” says Jim Henke, vice president of exhibitions and curatorial affairs for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame and Museum. “Visitors are going walk away from this exhibit with a deeper appreciation of how these artists contributed to the rock and roll art form and changed our society.”

The main exhibit is trailed by an exhibitions showcasing the work of celebrated rock photographer Anastasia Pantsios, spanning from Jefferson Airplane’s 1969 free concert in Chicago’s Grant Park right up to modern pop icons like Gwen Stefani. That opens February 14. Read more about it here.

This year’s inductions to the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame take place on March 14. This year, Darlene Love joins Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond, Dr John and Tom Waits as they assume their rightful position in rock legend.

http://www.wearsthetrousers.com/2011...music-exhibit/

[vivfox]

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s “Women Who Rock” exhibit opens in May
Written by admin on February 3, 2011 – 8:45 pm -

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will open a major new exhibit in May to pay tribute to the important role women have played in popular music.

The “Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power” exhibit will honour more than 60 women from the 1920s to the modern day and will take up two floors of the museum, which is located in Cleveland, Ohio.

The interactive exhibit will feature artifacts, video and listening stations, and a recording booth where visitors can film a short story or moment of inspiration related to women in rock.

Jim Henke, vice president of exhibitions and curatorial affairs for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, said:

“This exhibit is going to illustrate the vital role women played in shaping the evolution of rock and roll. Visitors are going to walk away from this exhibit with a deeper appreciation of how these artists contributed to the rock and roll art form and changed our society.”

“Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power” will cover the following eras:

• Suffragettes to Juke-Joint Mamas : The Foremothers / Roots of Rock – featured artists include Mahalia Jackson, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Billie Holiday
• Get Outta that Kitchen, Rattle Those Pots and Pans: Rock and Roll Emerges – featured artists include Ruth Brown, Wanda Jackson, LaVern Baker and Brenda Lee
• Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow: The Early 1960s / Girl Groups – featured artists include the Shangri-Las and the Ronettes
• Revolution, the Counterculture and the Pill: The Late 1960s – featured artists include Janis Joplin, Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Aretha Franklin
• I Will Survive: The 1970s – Rockers to Disco Divas – featured artists include Joan Jett and the Runaways, Donna Dummer and Stevie Nicks • Dance this Mess Around: Punk and Post Punk – featured artists include Siouxsie Sioux, Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson of the B-52s, Deborah Harry and Tina Weymouth
• Causing a Commotion: Madonna and the Pop Explosion – featured artists include Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani and Janet Jackson
• Ladies First: The ‘90s and the New Millennium – featured artists include Bikini Kill, Meg White, Queen Latifah and Lady Gaga.

Among the artifacts that will be displayed are:

• a guitar played by Wanda Jackson in 1958
• Madonna’s handwritten lyrics to “Erotica” and the Jean Paul Gaultier-designed gold bustier from her 1990 Blonde Ambition Tour
• the white dress that Jefferson Airplane’s Grace Slick wore at Woodstock
• Stevie Nicks’ handwritten lyrics to “Stand Back” • the leather jacket worn by Chrissie Hynde on the cover of the Pretenders’ debut album
• the outfit worn by Rihanna at the 2008 American Music Awards
• Lady Gaga’s meat dress that she wore to the MTV Video Music Awards.

“Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power” opens on May 13, 2011 and runs until February 26, 2012.

Cyndi Lauper and Wanda Jackson will be among the stars playing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s annual “It’s Only Rock and Roll Spring Benefit Concert”, which takes place on May 14, 2011.

http://www.classicpopicons.com/rock-...-opens-in-may/

[Pyewacket]

Gaga's meat dress? From months ago? Uhhh... Anyone else see a problem with that?

[tilthefirefades]

Lady Gaga?

Queen Latifah ?

Britney Spears??????

For Christ's sake, where's the rock?

[tilthefirefades]

Originally Posted by Pyewacket

Gaga's meat dress? From months ago? Uhhh... Anyone else see a problem with that?

Oh, you mean besides the fact that she's been around popularly for a few years and is already being grouped with actual legends with legitimate talent?

[ontheEdgeof17]

Originally Posted by tilthefirefades

For Christ's sake, where's the rock?

To me, Rock and Roll = music. They are not talking about a genre of music.

[cristochango]

This is like, 2 hours from my house.
To see the handwritten lyrics of Stand Back plus other Stevie memoribilia.
Will totally be making a road trip

[SandyMac]

[QUOTE=cristochango;940608]This is like, 2 hours from my house.
To see the handwritten lyrics of Stand Back plus other Stevie memoribilia.
Will totally be making a road trip [/QUOTE

I am so jealous right now, but am so happy for you at the same time.

[vivfox]

We hope for a speedy recovery for Cyndi Lauper and we want to let you know she’s going to be a part of a benefit for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this May. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will open world’s first museum exhibit dedicated to the most influential female artists.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will open a ground-breaking and provocative new exhibit that will illustrate the important roles women have played in rock and roll, from its inception through today. Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power will highlight the flashpoints, the firsts, the best, the celebrated and sometimes lesser-known women who moved rock and roll music and American culture forward.The exhibit is sponsored by PNC and Time Warner Cable. Women Who Rock will open to the public on Friday, May 13, 2011.

To kick off the exhibit’s opening weekend on Saturday, May 14, the Museum’s annual It’s Only Rock and Roll Spring Benefit Concert will feature an all-star lineup including Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Wanda Jackson and Cyndi Lauper, both featured in the Women Who Rock exhibit. Additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets go on sale to Rock Hall members on Monday, March 28 and to the general public on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Visit rockhall.com for more information.

The exhibition will spotlight more than 60 artists and fill two entire floors of the museum. The exhibit will feature artifacts, video and listening stations, as well as a recording booth where visitors can film a short story or moment of inspiration related to women in rock. The exhibit will move through the rock and roll eras, weaving a powerful and engaging narrative that demonstrates how women have been the engines of creation and change in popular music, from the early years of the 20th Century to the present.

“This exhibit is going to illustrate the vital role women played in shaping the evolution of rock and roll,” said Jim Henke, vice president of exhibitions and curatorial affairs for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. “Visitors are going to walk away from this exhibit with a deeper appreciation of how these artists contributed to the rock and roll art form and changed our society. Women Who Rock will compare and contrast artist experiences, highlighting the female spirit as the engine of creation and change in the music.”

Throughout the year, the museum will offer educational programming that will explore the role that women have played in rock and roll, including interviews, performances, panel discussions, a symposium, and classes for K-12 and university students.

“The Women Who Rock exhibit gives us a fantastic opportunity to advance the educational mission of the Museum,” said Dr. Lauren Onkey, Vice President of Education and Public Programs. “We will bring performers, songwriters, scholars and students together to explore this important story in rock and roll history.”

Women Who Rock exhibit eras:

Suffragettes to Juke-Joint Mamas : The Foremothers / Roots of Rock
In the 1920s, blues women like Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith were the first – and for a while, the only – artists to record the blues. Mother Maybelle Carter made the first country music recordings in 1927. American women of this era made great strides toward gaining equality and basic human rights for themselves and others in society, including attaining the right to vote and working toward social justice. The 20th Century was a wide-open opportunity for women to embrace the modern world, outside of the traditional bounds of the home. The narrative of these ground-breaking women will be presented along with the stories of trailblazers such as Mahalia Jackson, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Billie Holiday.

Get Outta that Kitchen, Rattle Those Pots and Pans: Rock and Roll Emerges
“How many of us know the names of the pioneer women songwriters/singers/musicians of the ’50s?” is a question asked by Yoko Ono in her preface to She’s a Rebel: The History of Women in Rock and Roll. Two names that the Museum will highlight in the emergence of rock are Ruth Brown and Wanda Jackson, the voices of two predominant roots of rock – R&B and country/ rockabilly, along with LaVern Baker and Brenda Lee.

Will You Love Me Tomorrow: The Early 1960s / Girl Groups
Girl groups, though sometimes seen as puppets manipulated by unseen and mostly male handlers, were an authentic manifestation of the worldview of teenage girls – a group just coming into its own in the early 1960s and increasingly recognized for its growing economic power as consumers and arbiters of style. The girl groups reflected teenage girls’ explorations of their world, their limitations and their limitless potential. Groups like the Shangri-Las and the Ronettes give voice to those explorations and the possibilities that waited down the street or just around the corner.

Revolution, the Counterculture and the Pill: The Late 1960s
American society experienced a revolution in the late 1960s and early ’70s, especially for African- Americans and women. Janis Joplin was the finest white blues singer of her generation; female singer-songwriters like Joni Mitchell bared their souls, and Aretha Franklin emerged as the Queen of Soul. Bonnie Raitt established herself as both a strong vocalist and brilliant guitarist. Highlighted artists will also include Tina Turner and Grace Slick, as well as country artists including Loretta Lynn.

I Will Survive: The 1970s – Rockers to Disco Divas
Women are in the center of the ’70s mainstream, from Joan Jett and the Runaways, Heart and Fleetwood Mac to Donna Summer. The gains of the feminist movement throughout the ’70s enabled women working in all areas of the music industry to assume more control over their careers.

Dance this Mess Around: Punk and Post Punk
Chrissie Hynde said, “That was the beauty of the punk thing: [Sexual] discrimination didn’t exist in that scene.” The DIY aspect of punk rock made it easier for a woman to find a place in music. Highlighted artists will include Yoko Ono, Siouxsie Sioux, Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson of the B-52s, Deborah Harry, Tina Weymouth, Kim Deal and Marianne Faithful.

Causing a Commotion: Madonna and the Pop Explosion
Madonna unapologetically celebrated and monetized her sexuality and physicality, paving the way for female performers to explore previously taboo roles and take control of their image and career. Highlighted artists will include Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani and Janet Jackson.

Ladies First: The ’90s and the New Millennium
The 1990s was the era the riot grrrl, the rapper and Lilith Fair, reshaping traditional ideas of feminism and traditionally male-dominated areas of the music industry. Women have arguably become the leading voices of the industry, standing — army-booted, bare-footed, or high-heeled stiletto — toe to toe with any artist of today. Highlighted artists will include Bikini Kill, Meg White, Taylor Swift, Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys and Lady Gaga.

“PNC and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum share a passion for celebrating great achievements,” said Paul Clark, PNC regional president, speaking on behalf of The PNC Foundation. “It was a natural fit to extend our long-standing support of the museum to the groundbreakingWomen Who Rock exhibit, which will honor some of the most celebrated artists in history. We believe the exhibit will inspire visitors to make their voices heard as the next generation of female leaders – whether onstage or in the boardroom.”

“As a leading provider of entertainment, Time Warner Cable is proud to lend its name to this ground-breaking exhibit,” said Liz Watson, Senior Director of Marketing, Time Warner Cable Northeast Ohio/Western Pennsylvania. “I grew up with the music of Ann and Nancy Wilson and Stevie Nicks and their influence led me to explore the history of women in rock. This exhibition will showcase an important contribution to our culture.”
This exhibit is being designed by New York design firm Pure + Applied. Exhibit will be open through Sunday, February 26, 2012.

www.rockhall.com

http://wdok.radio.com/2011/02/07/cyn...the-rock-hall/

[Josh2003]

Well at least one good thing has come out of me moving to Cleveland.

[tilthefirefades]

Just in case I haven't added enough bitchy comments to this thread: What about Jewel, Alanis, and Sara McLachlan for the 90s section? Especially Alanis for You Oughta Know alone.

[SortaSavageLike]

They're opening an exhibit on huge women in rock? I hope Aretha Franklin and Ann Wilson aren't overlooked.

[MacMan]

Originally Posted by SortaSavageLike

They're opening an exhibit on huge women in rock? I hope Aretha Franklin and Ann Wilson aren't overlooked.

Only you... LOL

[TerraRhiannon]

Originally Posted by tilthefirefades

Lady Gaga?

Queen Latifah ?

Britney Spears??????

For Christ's sake, where's the rock?

Originally Posted by tilthefirefades

Just in case I haven't added enough bitchy comments to this thread: What about Jewel, Alanis, and Sara McLachlan for the 90s section? Especially Alanis for You Oughta Know alone.

I didn't even know Queen Latifah sang? I thought she was just an actress. Wow, learn something new everyday. & I totally agree with you, Alanis for sure needs to be in this, I mean she has such a unique voice, one of my favorites! They should definitely include her because she is 150% more 'rock' than Britney Spears or Lady Gaga, lol.

[APerfectLie]

Originally Posted by TerraRhiannon

I didn't even know Queen Latifah sang? I thought she was just an actress. Wow, learn something new everyday. & I totally agree with you, Alanis for sure needs to be in this, I mean she has such a unique voice, one of my favorites! They should definitely include her because she is 150% more 'rock' than Britney Spears or Lady Gaga, lol.

She does! Speaking of her, there is still some confusion to her song Cue The Rain. Some have claimed Stevie Nicks wrote the whole thing, others claim it just uses lyrics from The Chain... but I don't know if anyone has ever clarified this.



If you don't love me now, you will never love me again.. I can still hear you saying you would never break the chain!