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Experience a captivating journey through the world of live music with two remarkable exhibitions: **Front Row Center: Icons of Rock, Blues, and Soul** and **The Prison Concerts: Folsom and San Quentin (Jim Marshall's Photographs of Johnny Cash).**
**Front Row Center** showcases photographer Larry Hulst's extraordinary collection, featuring over 70 images that chronicle the vibrant life of rock, blues, and soul music from 1970-1999. This visual anthology includes iconic legends like Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, and Lauryn Hill, offering an all-access pass to some of the most memorable performances in popular music history. The exhibition reveals Hulst's passion for the energy and spontaneity of live music, with photographs that have graced album covers and celebrated music publications, all accessible for free, with no tickets required.
In conjunction, **The Prison Concerts** honors the legendary Jim Marshall's work, featuring 25 powerful photographs from Johnny Cash's groundbreaking performances at Folsom and San Quentin prisons in 1968 and 1969. As the only official photographer at these significant events, Marshall captured intimate moments that highlight Cash's commitment to prisoners' rights and his status as an "outlaw king." This exhibition, organized by the GRAMMY Museum, showcases the profound connection between the photographer and his subject at a time when both were at their creative peaks.
Together, these exhibitions celebrate the rich history of live music and the artists who have shaped it, inviting viewers to reflect on the impact of performance art in its most raw and powerful forms. For a deeper engagement with music's visual legacy, visitors can explore these exhibits daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
