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Experience an intimate evening with Chris Martin IV, the 6th-generation owner of the iconic guitar manufacturer, C.F. Martin & Co., as he shares his passion and stories from his over 35 years at the helm of the company. Founded in 1833 in New York City, Martin Guitar has been crafting the world’s finest acoustic guitars for nearly 200 years.Chris will share the remarkable history of C. F. Martin & Co. and the innovations that have shaped the acoustic guitar for nearly two centuries. Acclaimed guitarist and Martin ambassador Craig Thatcher will provide live musical examples, showcasing how Martin instruments have inspired music legends and today’s most influential performers alike.
For ticket information please contact The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or visit: https://tickets.rockhall.com/events/01a0aa3e-e510-1d60-5681-7ad2b96139fb
This event will be held in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's state-of-the-art Foster Theater featuring Dolby 7.1 surround sound.
Two Centuries of History, And We’re Just Getting Started.
A Martin isn’t just a guitar. It’s playable history; part of a long line of legendary instruments stretching back to the company’s beginnings in 1833. Our guitars were strummed by Civil War soldiers around campfires, helped shape the sound of modern music at the turn of the 20th century, and were played by music’s first superstars like Jimmie Rodgers and Gene Autry. Decades later, Martins floored the crowd at Woodstock, then took center stage on MTV Unplugged, and can be heard on countless classic and contemporary songs across all genres of music. Artists like Elvis Presley, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Kurt Cobain, John Mayer, Ed Sheeran, and many others all played Martins, creating much of the soundtrack of the last century. And who knows? With one of our instruments in your hand, you could help write the soundtrack for the next century.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 1100 Rock & Roll Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44114, United States
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