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Soho Welcomes John Lennon
New exhibit showcases rare and unique artifacts from the rock star’s legendary life
John Lennon and Yoko Ono
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC is an experiential, technologically advanced exhibition that focuses on the greatest moments in rock history and resonates with everyone from the casual music fan to the seasoned rock enthusiast. The Annex also showcases selected items from Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s vast collection, including Bruce Springsteen’s 1957 Chevy, John Lennon’s Record Plant Piano, Elvis Presley’s motorcycle jacket, a handwritten poem by Jim Morrison and much more. The venue offers six galleries including the Hall of Fame, the Immersive Theater, Roots & Influences, Moments to Movements, New York Rocks, the Cleveland Gallery and the Special Rotating Exhibit, highlighting rock and roll’s impact on music and allowing visitors to discover, or rediscover, their connection to it all. Opening in May 2009 is a new featured exhibit, John Lennon: The New York City Years, which will be displaying rare and unique artifacts from John Lennon’s legendary life.
To embody the feel of rock & roll, the Annex extended its hours to offer a more spontaneous feel. The Annex will be open Sun. – Thurs. 11am – 10pm and Fri. – Sat. 11am – 12am, with last admission one hour prior to closing. For tickets call (866) 9-ROCKNY or (866) 976-2569, go to www.rockannex.com or visit the box office located at 76 Mercer Street (between Spring & Broome Sts.), New York, NY 10012. For general information please call (646) 786-6680.