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I AM, I SAID: SELECTIONS FROM THE NEIL DIAMOND COLLECTION

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I AM, I
SAID: SELECTIONS FROM
THE NEIL DIAMOND
COLLECTION
On Display
Jan 01, 2010 – May 10, 2010

Museum Hours

Monday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
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On June 27, 2009, The GRAMMY Museum unveils I Am, I Said: Selections from the Neil Diamond Collection. This one-of-a-kind exhibit features a selection of personal and iconic pieces from Diamond’s own archives.

“As a songwriter whose works are ingrained in our cultural memory, a performer whose dynamic shows are legendary, and a public figure whose generosity is significant and longstanding, Neil Diamond is a major and beloved American figure. We’re excited and honored for this opportunity to showcase, reveal, and celebrate his music and career with our visitors.” – Chief Curator Ken Luftig Viste

THE EXHIBIT FEATURES:

  • FOUR FULL STAGE COSTUMES, INCLUDING THOSE WORN ON THE COVERS OF THE ALBUMS HOT AUGUST NIGHT AND THE JAZZ SINGER
  • THE GUITAR UPON WHICH DIAMOND WROTE HIS EARLY HITS
  • ORIGINAL HANDWRITTEN LYRICS SPANNING DIAMOND’S CAREER FROM THE 1970S TO THE PRESENT
  • DIAMOND’S HIGH-SCHOOL LETTERMAN’S SWEATER FOR FENCING