Livermore Valley Arts Features A Unique New Gallery Exhibit, “It’s Only Rock n’ Roll (But I Like It)”

     A special new exhibit, “It’s Only Rock n’ Roll (But I Like It),” is currently on display through July 9, 2023 at the UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery in Livermore, CA. This gallery exhibition showcases the art of rock n’ roll, featuring guitars, album covers, photography, and more. Individuals and groups can take a visual tour of the history of rock n’ roll in the Gallery: acoustic guitars, solid and hollow body guitars, amps, pedals, album covers, posters, photographs, and other accouterments from the world of rock n’ roll are on display for visitors to relish in, reminisce, and recall greats of music history.

     As part of enhancing the public’s experience, LVA will also be hosting a number of events around this unique kind of exhibit: there will be a Rock n’ Roll Roadshow where visitors can learn more about a vintage or unique guitar in their possession on Saturday, June 3, and an Air Guitar Contest on the Bankhead stage on Thursday, June 8.

     Rock n’ roll emerged in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s, blending elements of rhythm and blues, country music, and other genres. The electric guitar played a crucial role in the sound of rock n’ roll, with pioneers like Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley bringing its twangy, distorted tones to the forefront of the music. As rock n’ roll evolved throughout the decades, the guitar continued to be a staple instrument in the genre, with iconic players like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Eddie Van Halen pushing the limits of what could be done on the guitar. The collection of guitars and accessories presented at The Bankhead represent a partial history of the evolution of the guitar and its contribution in the evolution of rock n’ roll music.

     The public is invited to experience this exciting free exhibit and surrounding events at the UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery at the Bankhead Theater (2400 First Street) in Downtown Livermore. “It’s Only Rock n’ Roll (But I Like It)” is free and open to enjoy by ticketed patrons during performances and by the general public Thursdays through Sundays, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. through Sunday, July 9.

     For more information please visit www.LivermoreArts.org.

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Photo caption: Michael Ferrucci, a local businessman in Livermore for over 40 years and an avid guitar player since the mid-60s shows some of the instruments on display from his personal collection at the “It’s Only Rock n’ Roll” exhibit.