Smithsonian Insider and Rock 'N Roll

Smithsonian Insider highlights research, exhibits, events, and collections around the Smithsonian. Here are some of the Smithsonian Insider posts related to rock and roll.

American Cool: Jimi Hendrix, 1967

Photo: Jimi Hendrix, 1967 / Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, gift of the photographer, Linda McCartney — Photo: Jimi Hendrix, 1967
Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, gift of the photographer, Linda McCartney

Carlos Vives donates vallenato guitar to Smithsonian

*Painted guitar Carlos Vives donated to the Smithsonian*

Deborah Harry, 1978

I Wanna Rock!

Debra Baxter, “Devil Horns Crystal Brass Knuckles (Lefty),” 2015, quartz crystal and sterling silver. Smithsonian American Art Museum, gift of the artist in honor of Joanna and David Baxter © 2015, Debra Baxter — Debra Baxter, “Devil Horns Crystal Brass Knuckles (Lefty),” 2015, quartz crystal and
sterling silver. Smithsonian American Art Museum, gift of the artist in honor of Joanna
and David Baxter © 2015, Debra Baxter

Rock ’n’ Roll Ride

*Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture*

Sting donates Fender guitar to American History Museum

*From left, John Troutman, Sting and John Gray, director of the American History Museum. (Photo by John Barrat)*

Smithsonian Insider and Rock 'N Roll

American Cool: Jimi Hendrix, 1967

Carlos Vives donates vallenato guitar to Smithsonian

Deborah Harry, 1978

I Wanna Rock!

Rock ’n’ Roll Ride

Sting donates Fender guitar to American History Museum

The Beatles’ First Appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” 1964

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