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THE BRITISH INVASION: HOW 1960S BEAT GROUPS CONQUERED AMERICA

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On View - Oct 15, 2014 - Oct 15, 2014

Liverpool’s famous Beatles Story has partnered with the GRAMMY Museum and debuted a new exhibition that arrived at its Pier Head venue.

The GRAMMY Museum exhibition – The British Invasion: How 1960s beat groups conquered America– features a selection of artifacts from musical influencers.

Key pieces of memorabilia that can be viewed within the exhibition include The Supremes’ Dresses; James Brown’s Jumpsuit; BB King’s “Lucille” Gibson; The Beach Boys Handwritten “God Only Knows” Lyrics and Keith Moon’s drumkit.

Visitors can also enjoy a number of Interactive experiences including a map of Great Britain allowing you to explore musical roots across the country, a video history booth to record your own memories and an exclusive Ringo Starr Drum lesson where Ringo interacts via a TV screen and gives a step by step guide on how to play the drums.

The exhibition opened October 16, 2014 and will remain on display through September 2016.

For more information visit BeatlesStory.com

KEITH MOON’S DRUM KIT

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THE HOLLIES

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THE HOLLIES

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THE SUPREMES

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AMERICAN ARTIST INFLUENCERS

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AMERICAN ARTIST INFLUENCERS

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