The Story of Rock

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum exists to collect, preserve and interpret the impact rock has made on our world. The evolving story of rock can be found on the Rock Hall's blog and feature pages, in addition to videos and galleries that capture the moments that matter in rock and roll. Here you'll find rock and roll news, artist interviews, performance notes, the latest event and exhibit happenings, and more. Consider this your backstage pass.

LATEST ON ROCKHALL.COM:

Interview with Peter Hook

On the 30th anniversary of New Order's "Blue Monday," Joy Division/New Order bassist Peter Hook discusses the unlikely circumstances behind the even more unlikely hit. Watch the interview.

Album Notes: The Rolling Stones' "Exile on Main St."

Is the Rolling Stones' Exile on Main St. the group's best album? Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum President and CEO Greg Harris reflects on his favorite Rolling Stones album.

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Today in Rock: April 5

1928: Tony Williams was born.
1967: 'Piper at the Gates of Dawn,' the debut album by Pink Floyd -- and the only one to feature Syd Barrett as bandleader -- is released.
1970: Let It Be (The Beatles) was a hit.
1970: "Instant Karma (We All Shine On)," credited to John Ono Lennon and produced by Phil Spector, hits #3 on the singles chart. The #1 album that week is "Let It Be," by the Beatles.
1972: David Bowie's 'Hunky Dory' hits #93.

Joe Strummer's Electric Guitar

Joe Strummer of the Clash's electric guitar circa 1966.

See our Spotlight Artifacts exhibit. Watch a video about Joe Strummer's signature Fender Telecaster here!

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Gallery Talk: The Beatles' Apple Boutique

Opened in December 1967 on London's Baker Street, the Beatles' Apple Boutique closed less than a year later in July 1968. On display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a mandarin collard green velvet jacket from the Apple Boutique. In this clip, assistant curator Meredith Rutledge-Borger discusses the Apple Boutique and how it and this jacket were indicative of an era.

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Gallery Talk: The Early Days of U2

The stories behind the Rock Hall's U2 exhibit, and pieces in the collection that reveal much about the band's humble beginnings in and around Dublin, Ireland.

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