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Revisit: John Lee Hooker: King of the Boogie

Revisit: John Lee Hooker: King of the Boogie

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT The GRAMMY Museum celebrated the centennial of legendary GRAMMY-winning bluesman, John Lee Hooker, with the opening of John Lee Hooker: King of the Boogie, on Aug. 22, 2017, at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi in Cleveland, Miss., Hooker's home state. The exhibit opened on what would have been the late blues icon's 100th birthday [...]
Meet This Week’s Featured Staff Member: Derek Spencer

Meet This Week’s Featured Staff Member: Derek Spencer

This week, we are shining the spotlight on our Program Manager of Grants & Awards, Derek, to learn more about who he is and what he is listening to! What are your favorite genres of music? Indie, experimental, hip-hop, metal, punk, dance. Do you play an instrument, if so, what and for how long? I [...]
Meet This Week’s Featured Staff Member: Kelsey Goelz

Meet This Week’s Featured Staff Member: Kelsey Goelz

This week, we are shining the spotlight on our Associate Curator, Kelsey, to learn more about who she is and what she is listening to! What are your favorite genres of music? Punk, Classic Rock, Funk, Disco, Pop. What appeals to you about music? Everything! Live shows keep me sane. Telling stories about music through [...]
Colton Dixon Sings and Plays “Miracles”

Colton Dixon Sings and Plays “Miracles”

Atlantic Recording Artist and American Idol seventh place finisher in its eleventh season, Colton Dixon, gives a visual look into his piano technique. In the video you will hear Colton perform his original song "Miracles" and see the piano part being played. Age Group: Grades 8 to 12+
Revisit: Count Basie: The King of Swing

Revisit: Count Basie: The King of Swing

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT On September 29, 2016, the GRAMMY Museum opened Count Basie: The King of Swing, an exhibit that offered a glimpse into the life of the nine-time GRAMMY-winning jazz great through unique artifacts from the private collection of the Count Basie estate. Count Basie: The King of Swing was on display in the [...]