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Elvis Presley's 1958 Isana Black Pearl Acoustic Guitar Featured in New Exhibit '60 Years of Rock ‘n’ Roll' at Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum

5/21/2014

 
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Elvis Presley's 1958 Isana Black Pearl Acoustic guitar, is now on exhibit at the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum. Elvis reportedly used the guitar while stationed in Germany.


"This handsome jazz guitar with an arch top, mother of pearl headstock, pick guard, pearl inlays, and a rosewood fret board was hand-made by the German music company Framus in October 1958. Elvis purchased the guitar while stationed in Bad Nauheim, Germany during his stint in the Army. One of less than 150 made that year, it is believed to be the only guitar used by him while in the service. Years later it passed into the hands of friends. It's previously been on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. 

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Photo is from the Memphis Biz Journal
The Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum officially opened the exhibit, “60 Years of Rock ‘n’ Roll”, May 21st 2014. The exhibit is presented by the FedEx Corporation and the Hard Rock Cafe.

The new exhibit features artifacts from entertainers ranging from Elvis Presley, Les Paul, Isaac Hayes and Whitney Houston. 

“Our ’60 Years of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ exhibit serves to transport our museum guests back in time… maybe 10 years, maybe 50 years… to remind them of a few of those world-shaping moments. From there the exhibit invites them to get involved and help to fill an online timeline with hundreds of other ‘must include’ rock ‘n’ roll events," said John Doyle, executive director of the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum.

sources: Memphis Biz Journal and Heritage Auctions

Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
  • 191 Beale Street. 
  • www.memphisrocknsoul.org

Inside the FedEx Forum Entertainment Complex

Open daily 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Last tour at 6:15 p.m.)

Admission is $11 for adults, $8 for youth age 5-17. 
Tennessee residents with proof of Tennessee State ID are FREE every Tuesday afternoon between the hours of 2 and 7 p.m. 


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