Seattle visitors have until May 23 to catch the exhibit ‘Unforgettable Rock ‘n’ Roll Photographs’ at the Experience Music Project (EMP) showcasing some of the most memorable photos of music icons like Bob Dylan, Sting, Elton John and Neil Young.
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- Neil Young, Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, California, August 1967 | ©Jini Dellaccio
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- Bob Dylan signing poster at the Olympia Concert Hall, Paris, France, 1966 | ©Barry Feinstein
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- Elton John performing “Crocodile Rock” at the Sundance Theatre, Edmonton, North London, England, 1973 | ©Barrie Wentzell
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- Ice-T, New York, New York, 1993 | ©Mark Seliger
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- Johnny Cash offstage during The Johnny Cash Show, Nashville, Tennessee, June 1969 | ©Graham Nash
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- Joni Mitchell listening to music, Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, California, 1969 | ©Graham Nash
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- Neko Case and Her Boyfriends, Tacoma, Washington, February 2000 | ©Alice Wheeler
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- Notorious B.I.G., location and date unknown | ©Barron Claiborne
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- Sting on motorcycle with the photographer, Los Angeles, California, 1981 | ©Lynn Goldsmith
The EMP’s next exhibit, “Reflections: The Mary Wilson Supreme Legacy Collection,” is scheduled to open June 11. It tells the inspiring story of these ladies of Motown and features more than 50 Supremes costumes and rare memorabilia.
Resource: Seattle hotels within a mile of The EMP with strong reviews from Orbitz guests:
Best Western Executive Inn
Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle-Downtown
MarQueen Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown
Homewood Suites by Hilton-Downtown Seattle (Elliott Bay)
The Edgewater – A Noble House Hotel
The Westin Seattle
Mayflower Park Hotel
Hyatt at Olive 8
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