Victory Park
1201 N. Pershing Ave.
Stockton, CA 95203
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Victory Park |
30 Years of Rock and Roll: Photography by Larry Hulst |
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November 30, 2008 - January 18, 2009 |
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Evolving out of the American jazz and blues movements, Rock & Roll has always had an attitude that both united teenagers and worried adults. With their suggestive lyrics and driving beat, the earliest Rock & Roll performers stirred up post-war America. Beginning in the 1960s, however, rockers began asking more challenging questions than “who put the bop in the bop she bop she bop?” Rock stars started singing about politics, racism and war and, in general, began speaking out against the status quo. They also began to make a great deal of money.
Thirty Years of Rock and Roll is an exhibit of 75 concert photographs taken by Colorado Springs photographer Larry Hulst and organized by the Colorado Springs Museum. These images capture the youthful exuberance and high emotions of rock performances. They also document how Rock & Roll has changed over the last three decades. Included in the collection are early rockers Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis. Members of the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and the Who reflect the importance of the British invasion. Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and other folk musicians represent the conscience of Rock & Roll. While looking at images of Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan, one can almost hear their screaming blues guitars. Fleetwood Mac and Pink Floyd turned rock into an enormous industry, while Iggy Pop, Patti Smith and other punk and new wave artists tried to tear it down. This is not a complete history of Rock & Roll, but rather a study through the eyes of the photographer. Larry Hulst has been snapping photos at concerts for over 30 years and has attended approximately 2,800 shows. Hulst’s stunning black and white images document the music’s energy and emotion, and provide an aesthetic portrait of each musician’s individuality. They capture both the public spectacle of the performance and the private style of the performer. SPECIAL EVENTS:
Photographer Larry Hulst will be attending, plus there will be a DJ spinning discs from the excellent to the obscure, complimentary finger food and a no-host bar. Tickets are $12 per person at the door (cash only). For more information, contact Curator of Education Lisa Cooperman at (209) 940-6315 or education@hagginmuseum.org. GALLERY TALK: Photographer Larry Hulst He's been snapping photos of concerts for 28 years and has attended approximately 2,800 concerts. This special event is included with regular museum admission and no reservations are required. For more information, contact Curator of Education Lisa Cooperman at (209) 940-6315 or education@hagginmuseum.org. FAMILY FESTIVAL: Rocking Jazzy Kids What do recycling, the farmer's market and banana bread have in common? They're all songs by local, family-friendly rock gods the Bad Goods. Come hear their irresistible groove and enjoy a special guest performance by some young rockers at this festival all about kids and music. Make your own "guitar" and a rock star t-shirt, learn power chords, jazz beats and try your hand at singing scat in this museum-wide festival for families with kids of all ages. This special event is included with regular museum admission and no reservations are required. For more information, contact Curator of Education Lisa Cooperman at (209) 940-6315 or education@hagginmuseum.org. MUSEUM INFORMATION Free docent-led tours may be booked in advance by contacting Curator of Educator Lisa Cooperman at (209) 940-6332 or education@hagginmuseum.org. For disabled access, call ahead at (209) 940-6311 or 940-6317. The Museum Store is open Wednesday-Sunday, 1:30-5:00 p.m. through Dec. 21. |
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