AmericaJR’s Jason and Gloria Rzucidlo recently visited the Henry Ford Museum to check out their exhibit “The Magical History Tour: A Beatles Memorabilia Exhibition.” It began with black and white photos of Liverpool, England. The exhibit continues with the drum set from the Cavern Club, several 45 rpm records, original hand-written letters by the band, the outfits the band wore on stage and photos from their concerts. There are four listening stations–each with an old radio and headsets. One is American Rockability, Radio Luxembourg, British Radio and Elvis Presley. Each member of the legendary British rock group were described individually throughout the exhibit: John, Paul, George and Ringo.
Attendees checking out the special exhibit
The Beatles tray, plate and napkins
The Beatles’ Flip Your Wig Game
Ice cream bar and bubble gum wrappers
Postcard to John Lennon from a reporter
Lock of hair from Paul McCartney
Visitors dressing as their favorite Beatles
Candlestick Park poster from San Francisco
Attendees looking at the exhibit
George Martin’s microphone
George Martin’s first home recording unit
Diana Dors wax bust
“Yesterday and Today” album cover
Paul is “Dead” newspaper
Autographs by the four band members
The Beatles created their own company to produce records, film and merchandise.
Apple Corps Lucite Box
Posters of the four band members
George Harrison poster
Paul McCartney poster
John Lennon poster
Ringo Starr poster
One of several listening stations
Kids making their own music
George Harrison’s Dark Horse Records t-shirt
Signed copy of “Somewhere in England” album – 1981
Horner Bass Guitar signed by Paul McCartney – 1999
