Guitar enthusiasts will want to pay a visit to the Carnegie Science Center later this month when a new exhibition, “Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked The World,” takes centers stage. The history of the guitar is a fascinating one and dates back further than most people may realize — the
“Warning, warning Will Robinson!” is how B-9, the robot from “Lost in Space,” might put it. The Carnegie Science Center’s Robot Hall of Fame, of which B-9 is a member, has been permanently moved from the second floor to the ground level lobby of The Rangos Giant Cinema. In addition,
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According to a new exhibit at the Bullock Texas State History Museum, the origins of the six-string instrument that shaped rock n roll can be traced back 5,000 years into the ancient world. Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World features more than 60 guitars, from examples of the instrument s early ancestors to designs made famous by popular musicians.
Created by the National Guitar Museum in New York, the exhibit aims to immerse visitors in guitar history and culture. “The guitar is the most enduring icon in American history. It has been around longer than baseball, basketball, soft drinks and sports cars. This exhibition is a celebration of all that, and more,” HP Newquist, executive director and founder of the National Guitar Museum, said in a news release.