GRAHAM NASH S'EXPOSE AUROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

Rock Hall’s Newest Exhibit, Graham Nash: Touching the Flame, Explores the Impact of Music on the Two-Time Inductee and Those Around Him

“What I would like you to get out of this exhibit, is to know, no matter who you are, if you want to open your heart to be able to express yourself, do it with energy, do it with passion.” ~ Graham Nash

CLEVELAND (September 28, 2015) – Opening October 17, 2015, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's newest exhibit, Graham Nash: Touching the Flame, explores how rock and roll has shaped the world and inspired some of history's most powerful figures. With Graham Nash as narrator, the exhibit utilizes the two-time Hall of Fame Inductee’s personal collection as a guide to the highs and lows, tumult and joys of the last half century. Pieces from Nash's heroes and inspirations – the Beatles, the Everly Brothers, Elvis Presley, the Beach Boys, Buddy Holly and Duane Allman – and treasures from his time with the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash come to life as Nash reflects on the visceral and profound impact of the music and world events on him and those around him.

Rock collides with art and politics, as mementos of relationships and connections to such occasions as the assassination of John F. Kennedy recall pivotal moments that shaped not only the music, but also the outlook of generations. "It’s more than a look at Graham Nash’s musical career," says Rock and Roll Hall of Fame president and CEO Greg Harris. "It’s a look at the inspiration he drew from the world around him – inspirations that made him a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee."

Plus, for those who’ve ever wondered what it would be like to trade harmonies with a Hall of Fame Inductee, a unique interactive game will bring visitors face to face with Graham Nash himself as he guides – and critiques – would-be singing partners as they try to harmonize with him.

ABOUT GRAHAM NASH

While continually building his musical legacy, Graham Nash is also an internationally renowned photographer and visual artist whose work has been shown in galleries and museums worldwide, including the Smithsonian. Born in Blackpool, England, Nash was appointed OBE by Queen Elizabeth in 2010. He first rose to fame with The Hollies, and went on to form Crosby, Stills & Nash in 1968. Nash has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame two-times (for CSN & The Hollies), and is in the Songwriters Hall of Fame (as an individual and with CSN). In May 2013, he received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from Boston’s Lesley University. His autobiography - Wild Tales: A Rock & Roll Life - was released on September 17, 2013 by Crown Archetype/Random House, and landed him on the New York Times Best-Sellers list.

ARTIFACT HIGHLIGHTS

Among the items in the exhibit are:

• Photographs taken by Nash, including one of his earliest shots, taken of his mother in 1953

• Test pressings of “Love Me Do,” “Please Please Me” and “Fool on the Hill” by the Beatles

• Handwritten lyrics to “Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I’ll Go Mine)” written by Bob Dylan

• The earliest version of handwritten lyrics to Nash’s “Our House”

• A Gibson SG played by Duane Allman

• Phil Everly’s acoustic guitar

• The jeans and belt Nash wore at Woodstock ‘69

• Photographs taken by Buddy Holly

• A Joni Mitchell painting of Nash with their cat, Calico

SPECIAL EVENT

To celebrate the exhibit opening,Nash will be at the Museum for a special performance and book signing on October 16. To participate in the book signing, attendees will have to purchase Nash’s autobiography, Wild Tales: A Rock & Roll Life, from the Rock Hall store.

Date: Friday, October 16

Time: Doors will open at 8 p.m., and the event will begin at 9 p.m.

Tickets: Tickets are free for Rock Hall members and $20 for general public and can be purchased through the Rock Hall website at https://tickets.rockhall.com or at the Rock Hall Box Office.

Those interested in Rock Hall memberships can contact the Membership department at membership@rockhall.org, or 216-515-8425. During the month of September, Ohio residents with a zip code beginning with 440-443 will be eligible for a special discount of 20% new memberships through the member desk, by phone at 216-515-8425, or online at rockhallstone.com by using promo code 20ANNIV.

About the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum:

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s mission is to engage, teach and inspire through the power of rock and roll. The institution carries out its mission by giving voice to the stories of the people, artifacts and events that shaped rock and roll — through Museum exhibits, materials in the Museum’s Library and Archives, traveling exhibitions, and a wide array of innovative educational programs and activities. The 150,000 square-foot Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, located in Cleveland’s rapidly developing North Coast Harbor, is home to major artifact collections, four state-of-the-art theaters, and year-round educational and concert programming.

The Museum is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. On Wednesdays the Museum is open until 9 p.m. Museum admission is $22 for adults, $18 for adult residents of Greater Cleveland, $17 for seniors (65+), $13 for youth (9-12), children under 8 are free. A 6% Admission Tax that goes to support Cleveland Metropolitan Schools is added to each ticket at purchase. Museum Members are always admitted free, for information or to join the membership program call 216.515.8425. For general inquiries, please call 216.781.ROCK (7625) or visit http://www.rockhall.com. The Ohio Arts Council supports the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Museum is also generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.

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Press Contacts:

For Graham Nash:

Michael Jensen, Jensen Communications, Inc., 626-585-9575, mj@jensencom.com

For the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum:

Shauna Wilson, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, 216-515-1215, swilson@rockhall.org

Carl Harp, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, 216-515-1503, charp@rockhall.org

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