Youngtown
Museum
Season
Five!
2012
Rock n Roll Museum sure to please fans of all ages
(Article: ROCK NEWS / February 2009)
The history of Rock and Roll is a fascinating story… a long and winding
road of influences and change. The music itself finds its roots in the
late 1940’s and early 1950’s…the result of numerous musical styles
blending together. The Youngtown Museum does not attempt to offer a
comprehensive story of rock evolution but rather offers an amazing
showcase of the music, and the artists who created it from the first
three decades. The museum is suitably located in the village of Omemee
Ontario…the childhood hometown of Canadian rock pioneer Neil Young.
Seven rooms of world class rock and roll exhibits feature the work of
many artists, including Young, through the presentation of rare,
original documents, photos, autographed pieces, and one of a kind
artifacts. Although too numerous to list, Youngtown affords the visitor
an opportunity to view a truly outstanding collection that is guaranteed
to stimulate some wonderful memories for guests over forty. Younger
fans are certain to find the experience educational and very, very cool
as well. Featured items on display include a personally owned banjo by
Grateful Dead front man Jerry Garcia, an extremely rare copy of Neil
Young’s first recording from 1963 with “The Squires”, Jimi Hendrix
personally owned and used guitar strap from 1970, artist owned & worn
clothing items from Brian Wilson (Beach Boys), Ozzy Osbourne (Black
Sabbath), Rick Danko (The Band), Stevie Nicks & Lindsay Buckingham
(Fleetwood Mac), Elvis, KISS, Johnny Cash and many others. Also on
display is Elvis Presley’s personal copy of his recording “Viva Las
Vegas”, one of Bob Dylan’s harmonica’s, stage worn shoes by Jerry Lee
Lewis, Elton Johns jacket and hat from the Yellow Brick Road Tour
(1973), Rick Danko's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Award, Cher’s costume
from the Sonny and Cher Show (1972), plus John Lennon’s 1963 jacket and
1969 hat as seen on the cover of the Hey Jude album. These items and
countless other pieces including one of a kind written documents,
letters, photos, and personally signed artifacts (from artists such as
Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, and The Who) are presented
along side rare in-person autographed guitars and displays of vintage
Beatles and Monkees memorabilia from the 1960’s and beyond…the museum is
simply packed with rock and roll goodies! Youngtown is also unique in
that it features a large collection of material highlighting Neil
Young’s career as well as the early Canadian music scene. If you’re
looking for an extraordinary, unique, and affordable journey back to the
dawn of classic rock, The Youngtown Rock and Roll Museum is sure to
please.
