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New Exhibition at the Musical Instrument Museum Features Artifacts from Elvis Presley’s Life

PHOENIX, AZ.- The Musical Instrument Museum is All Shook Up with the introduction of an Elvis Presley exhibit in the museum’s newly renovated Artist Gallery. Guests get to experience The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll® through a collection of personal items, clothing, and musical instruments. One highlight of the exhibit is the priceless 1975 Martin D-28 acoustic guitar that Elvis played during his 1977 tours, including his last concert on June 26 in Indianapolis, Ind. In addition to displaying it, MIM has been chosen by Elvis Presley Enterprises to restore the guitar to the condition in which Elvis last played it. The new Elvis exhibit features a collection of items on loan from Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis, TN and tells the story of Elvis through three main periods of the King’s career: · The early rock ’n’ roll years, culminating in his years of Army service (1956–1960) · His Hollywood